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Below-Normal Season? Florida Urged to Prepare Anyway
27 May
Summary
- Official start of 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than a week away.
- Forecasters predict a 'below-normal' season but warn it only takes one storm.
- Residents are urged to prepare now, regardless of predictions.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is set to officially commence soon, with less than a week remaining until its June 1 start. While forecasters are anticipating a 'below-normal' season, a recurring warning from officials highlights the persistent threat: "it only takes one" storm to impact Florida. Therefore, residents in all hurricane-prone areas of the state are urged to prepare now.
As of May 26, the National Hurricane Center's tropical outlook indicated no immediate concerns in the Atlantic basin for the upcoming days. However, the season, running through November 30, typically sees 97% of tropical cyclone activity. The Atlantic basin encompasses the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, now officially referred to as the Gulf of America in the U.S.
