Hurricane Season

A developing El Niño could affect Florida in two major ways: fewer Atlantic hurricanes followed by a wetter, stormier winter with greater severe weather risk.

Forecasters expect tropical cyclone activity could resemble seasons in 2006, 2009, 2015 and 2023. El Nino plays a prominent role in each of the seasons.

Colorado State University is highly revered in hurricane forecasting. Here’s why a landlocked university has become so influential for a state that sees more hurricane hits than any other.

Colorado State University’s 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook calls for below-normal activity across the Atlantic basin due to a likely transition into an El Niño.

The National Hurricane Center is rolling out upgraded products for the 2026 hurricane season including a redesigned cone graphic, new storm surge tools and improved access for mobile users.

The National Hurricane Center is expanding its use of artificial intelligence tools to enhance storm tracking and intensity forecasts. The 2026 hurricane season begins June 1.

African penguins helped the Tampa aquarium make its case, urging lawmakers to continue funding coral reef restoration and hurricane protection for the aquarium.

Florida took direct hits from six hurricanes, including four that were Category 3 or stronger, from 2022 to 2024. All has been quiet this season.

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season runs through the end of the November, but without any expected development, forecasters have released their seasonal summaries.

The Floridians were in Jamaica when the island nation was hit by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa last week.