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Pacific Storms Brew as Atlantic Stays Calm
7 Jun
Summary
- Pacific sees first named storm, Tropical Storm Amanda, now a depression.
- Two systems in the Pacific off Mexico show high cyclone formation likelihood.
- Atlantic hurricane season begins, but tropical development chances remain low.
The Atlantic hurricane season, running from June 1 to November 30, has commenced with minimal tropical activity due to prevailing wind shear. Forecasters are observing five tropical waves, three of which are in the Caribbean, but significant development is not expected in the next seven days.
Conversely, the eastern Pacific is experiencing earlier activity. Tropical Storm Amanda has weakened to a depression as of June 7, 2026. However, two additional systems offshore of Mexico and Central America show a high likelihood of becoming tropical cyclones within the next day or two, potentially bringing heavy rainfall and flash flooding.
Attention is also being given to a system in the Gulf of Mexico that may develop next week into mid-June. While predictions suggest a below-normal season for the Atlantic, Florida remains susceptible to impacts, leading the state in storm effects. The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is historically around September 10.
