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A Look Ahead to 2026
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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.
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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.
Evacuation Zones and Shelter Info
Hurricane season in Florida can be a bit overwhelming, but here are some answers to common questions to help you before, during and after a storm.
Preparation Guide
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In case you lose power, here are different guides you can feel free to download and print out ahead of any hurricanes this season. Just click the link you want and the download or print icon to save it for the future.
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There's a lot to consider when preparing for an approaching storm. Get a head start on hurricane season by arranging your important documents now.
What You Need To Know
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Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak without producing a single hurricane. A strengthening El Niño is helping suppress development, but Florida’s complicated history shows why a quiet peak is no guarantee of a quiet finish.
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And it's been a very quiet season so far. Beyond Sept. 10, six named storms form during an average season, with four becoming hurricanes.
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Tropical Storm Edouard has formed along the northern Gulf Coast, bringing the threat of flooding to Texas and Louisiana, while moisture from Dolly targets Florida.
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Tropical Storm Dolly no longer has a closed circulation and is now a tropical wave.
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Invest 96L is slowly moving westward across the Atlantic Ocean with a 70% chance of tropical development over the next week.
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The threat of hurricanes and costs of insurance are pushing residents into former citrus lands and inland communities.
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African tropical waves can take their sweet time traveling toward the Americas. But, on average, how long?
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Strong wind shear and dry air are keeping hurricane activity unusually quiet across the Atlantic basin as the statistical peak of the season approaches.
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The disturbance that is closest to Florida is located north of Bermuda and is moving eastward across the open Atlantic.
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According to its August outlook, Colorado State University expects nine named storms, four hurricanes and one major hurricane to form in 2026.
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During hurricane season, it's a common misconception that the danger ends when the wind dies down. In reality, the recovery phase is one of the most hazardous periods for Floridians. In this video, we look at why the aftermath can be just as deadly as the landfall itself.
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The Atlantic hurricane season is entering what is typically the busiest stretch, but an El Niño event is expected to suppress tropical activity.