/tags/hurricane-season hurricane season en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:54:01 GMT /the-florida-roundup/2026-06-01/here-are-8-things-to-know-as-the-2026-hurricane-season-kicks-off From what El Niño forecasting means to documents to have on hand during an emergency, here are some things to know at the start of the 2026 hurricane season. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:54:01 GMT /the-florida-roundup/2026-06-01/here-are-8-things-to-know-as-the-2026-hurricane-season-kicks-off Meleah Lyden /2026-06-01/hurricane-season-begins-with-hostile-conditions-barring-tropical-development 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. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:47:00 GMT /2026-06-01/hurricane-season-begins-with-hostile-conditions-barring-tropical-development Andrew Wulfeck /government-politics/2026-04-28/politifact-fl-desantis-said-floridas-drought-could-bring-a-quieter-hurricane-season-is-that-true Florida is experiencing one of its worst droughts in decades, causing widespread wildfires and evacuation orders in large swaths of the state. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-28/politifact-fl-desantis-said-floridas-drought-could-bring-a-quieter-hurricane-season-is-that-true Samantha Putterman | PolitiFact /weather/2026-04-10/worsening-ocean-heat-waves-are-supercharging-hurricane-damage-study-finds In Friday's study researchers look at 1,600 landfalling storms in 41 years, the rapid intensification of those cyclones and the damage they cause especially when they go over big, long-lasting ocean hot spots. Those that go over marine heat waves are 60% more likely to cause at least $1 billion in damage. Hurricanes Helene, Milton and Otis are good examples. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:38:00 GMT /weather/2026-04-10/worsening-ocean-heat-waves-are-supercharging-hurricane-damage-study-finds Seth Borenstein | Associated Press /2026-04-09/hurricane-season-outlook-calls-for-below-normal-activity-as-el-nino-looms 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. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:35:00 GMT /2026-04-09/hurricane-season-outlook-calls-for-below-normal-activity-as-el-nino-looms Andrew Wulfeck /weather/2025-09-17/many-ask-where-the-hurricanes-are-this-season-as-the-atlantic-remains-quiet Not a single named storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean in nearly three weeks, even though it’s the peak of hurricane season. This is only the second time that no named storms have formed during the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season since modern record-keeping began in 1950. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:20:00 GMT /weather/2025-09-17/many-ask-where-the-hurricanes-are-this-season-as-the-atlantic-remains-quiet Danica Coto| Associated Press /government-politics/2025-02-20/fema-reform-trump-hurricanes-florida President Trump has pledged to reform FEMA, while suggesting it should be done away with. Two Floridians who used to lead the agency told SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± they support the process — but caution federal emergency management is needed. Few states have as much at stake as Florida. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:24:11 GMT /government-politics/2025-02-20/fema-reform-trump-hurricanes-florida Tom Hudson /hurricane-coverage/2024-09-26/helene-strengthens-to-a-category-4-hurricane-as-it-nears-floridas-gulf-coast Forecasters say Helene has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane — with sustained winds oer 130 mph — as it races toward northwest Florida. The enormous storm is expected to make landfall Thursday night. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 23:17:07 GMT /hurricane-coverage/2024-09-26/helene-strengthens-to-a-category-4-hurricane-as-it-nears-floridas-gulf-coast Kate Payne and Heather Hollingsworth | Associated Press /environment/2023-07-18/aaa-florida-insurance-policies-2022-hurricane-season AAA says it won’t renew a small percentage of homeowner and auto insurance policies in hurricane-wracked Florida, joining other insurers in limiting their exposure in the state. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:37:26 GMT /environment/2023-07-18/aaa-florida-insurance-policies-2022-hurricane-season Mike Schneider | Associated Press /environment/2023-06-01/nearly-1-in-4-floridians-would-not-follow-hurricane-evacuation-warnings-aaa-says New findings from AAA’s annual hurricane season survey show 19 percent of Floridians do not prepare ahead of time for hurricane season or severe weather. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:41:39 GMT /environment/2023-06-01/nearly-1-in-4-floridians-would-not-follow-hurricane-evacuation-warnings-aaa-says Gabriella Pinos