The 2026 Pacific hurricane season is just around the corner — and the latest numbers suggest a volatile year ahead. Here's what to expect in California.

Exceptionally warm waters and a developing El Niño will boost tropical activity during the 2026 Eastern and Central Pacific hurricane season.

Florida residents are currently facing a bit of a weather riddle as they look toward the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season on June 1. According to the latest data from Colorado State University’s Tropical Cyclones team,

As Florida moves into early May, attention turns back to the Atlantic hurricane season — which is now less than a month out from beginning.

El Niño confirmed: NOAA models show high confidence El Niño will emerge by summer 2026, with potential to reach very strong intensity. Hurricane outlook shifts: Atlantic hurricane activity may be reduced, but warm waters could counteract El Niño’s ...

Early-hurricane season stirrings are routine, and experts warn El Niño won’t stop every storm from finding a window to grow.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. This year, weather experts are predicting a somewhat below-normal season.