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NOAA Predicts a Below-Normal 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
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Summary
- NOAA's 2026 outlook gives a 55% chance of a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season and only a 10% chance of an above-normal one.
- Forecasters expect 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes and 1-3 major hurricanes — below the long-term averages of 14, 7 and 3.
- Officials caution that even a quiet season can produce a single devastating landfall, urging coastal residents to prepare.
The question
A below-normal forecast shouldn't lull coastal residents into skipping hurricane prep.
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