/tags/2026-hurricane-season 2026 Hurricane Season en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:59:00 GMT /environment/2026-06-16/hurricanes-forecast-florida-tank-climate-change As a warming planet generates more monster hurricanes that can rapidly intensify, researchers are whipping up winds and waves in a giant tank on Virginia Key to improve building designs and better forecasts. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:59:00 GMT /environment/2026-06-16/hurricanes-forecast-florida-tank-climate-change Jenny Staletovich /2026-06-11/colorado-state-updates-its-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast-fewer-storms-predicted Colorado State lowers its 2026 Hurricane Season forecast due to a strong El Niño developing during the season. What does this mean? Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:57:00 GMT /2026-06-11/colorado-state-updates-its-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast-fewer-storms-predicted Irene Sans /2026-06-01/hurricane-season-begins-today-why-the-cone-is-not-the-full-story In Florida, the forecast cone is only part of the story. Hurricane impacts can extend far beyond the center track — reaching inland through wind, flooding, and tornadoes. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:41:00 GMT /2026-06-01/hurricane-season-begins-today-why-the-cone-is-not-the-full-story Leslie Hudson /government-politics/2026-06-02/federal-flood-insurance-carries-two-moral-hazards-which-you-face-depends-on-how-wealthy-you-are Anyone who has been through a flood or hurricane knows the scene: waterlogged furniture piled on curbs, gutted homes with mold creeping up the walls, families displaced for months. But the recovery isn’t the same for everyone. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-02/federal-flood-insurance-carries-two-moral-hazards-which-you-face-depends-on-how-wealthy-you-are Ivis García | The Conversation /hurricane-coverage/2026-05-27/noaa-hurricane-season-forecast-south-florida The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said a looming El Niño weather pattern could help produce a below average season, but warned uncertainty about the forecast put the odds for a slow season at just 55%. Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT /hurricane-coverage/2026-05-27/noaa-hurricane-season-forecast-south-florida Jenny Staletovich /environment/2026-05-25/disaster-season-is-coming-here-are-3-things-you-can-do-to-prepare Insurance is supposed to soften the blow when homes burn or flood. With some preparation, you can better your odds of a smoother recovery if disaster strikes. Mon, 25 May 2026 15:19:00 GMT /environment/2026-05-25/disaster-season-is-coming-here-are-3-things-you-can-do-to-prepare Michael Copley /environment/2026-05-21/forecasters-expect-slightly-fewer-hurricanes-than-usual-this-year-but-the-risk-of-destructive-storms-is-still-high Forecasters expect 8 to 14 storms will form in the Atlantic between June 1 and November 30. But the danger is more serious than the numbers suggest. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:56:41 GMT /environment/2026-05-21/forecasters-expect-slightly-fewer-hurricanes-than-usual-this-year-but-the-risk-of-destructive-storms-is-still-high Jenny Staletovich, Rebecca Hersher /weather/2026-05-21/hurricane-forecasts-have-improved-dramatically-but-federal-cuts-threaten-to-stretch-noaa-thin Every year, Americans rely on accurate forecasts when hurricanes might be developing to know when to stock up on supplies, prepare for power outages or evacuate. Those forecasts have improved dramatically in recent decades, but the improvements can’t be taken for granted. Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT /weather/2026-05-21/hurricane-forecasts-have-improved-dramatically-but-federal-cuts-threaten-to-stretch-noaa-thin Brian Tang | The Conversation /hurricane-coverage/2026-05-14/from-ai-to-underground-lines-fpl-is-preparing-for-hurricane-season During its annual storm drill, Florida Power & Light practiced rapid response for a mock Category 2 hurricane to keep customers in power during an extreme storm. Thu, 14 May 2026 22:13:04 GMT /hurricane-coverage/2026-05-14/from-ai-to-underground-lines-fpl-is-preparing-for-hurricane-season Wilkine Brutus /environment/2026-05-13/hurricane-season-arrives-with-new-forecast-tools-ongoing-worries-about-research-cuts With hurricane season approaching, the National Hurricane Center is preparing to test a new forecast cone and mobile-friendly web pages. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has again proposed eliminating offices that investigate hurricanes and improve forecasts. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:15:07 GMT /environment/2026-05-13/hurricane-season-arrives-with-new-forecast-tools-ongoing-worries-about-research-cuts Jenny Staletovich