Hurricane Season 2026

An area of low pressure could develop near Florida within the next 7 days. Could it impact Florida?

Storm forecasters have further downgraded predictions a little more than a month into the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which has so far produced a single named tropical system.

The special needs shelter is at the South Florida State College DeSoto Campus in Arcadia.

Chances of a short-lived tropical storm forming have increased for a trough of low pressure over northeastern Mexico that is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms.

A lower-category storm can still be deadly, and the kind of danger a hurricane brings often depends on which part of the state is in its path.

Local experts say that with an increase in tropical disturbances, and as the area progresses into a new hurricane season every year, mangroves have little time to recover, and therefore, lack strength to guard our coastlines from inclement weather.

With hurricane season officially underway, it’s time for Southwest Floridians to make emergency preparations in the event of a storm. But what about those older residents unable to build hurricane emergency kits on their own? There is help available.

National Weather Service meteorologists across the state of Florida are teaming-up before the peak of hurricane season to review recommended tropical readiness, preparedness, response and recovery actions.

During an average year, the Atlantic Basin sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. The list of names for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts with Arthur.

NOAA’s outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season predicts below-normal activity as an impending El Niño will lead to increased wind shear across the basin.