Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast 2026: 11-16 Named Storms Predicted by AccuWeather

A developing El Niño will be one of the biggest forces shaping the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and is one reason the number of storms could be near to below historical averages. Still, hurricane preparedness is critical as multiple storms could make landfall in the United States this season. #atlantic #hurricane #season #forecast #hurricanes The 2025 hurricane season was close to the historical average in terms of the number of storms, but it featured three Category 5 hurricanes, just one shy of the all-time record of four. Additionally, most of the tropical activity occurred after Sept. 10, the climatological peak of the hurricane season. GET MORE DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3PyMLZC » Subscribe now for more videos from AccuWeather: https://bit.ly/2TQgT0O Download the AccuWeather app: » iOS: https://apple.co/3gwaSnL » Android: https://bit.ly/3xpmwGw » AccuWeather is the world’s most accurate source of weather. But don’t just take our word for it. Find out how we make a difference in the lives of more than 1.5 billion people by people who care about the weather. » Check out more weather videos here: https://www.accuweather.com/en/videos Follow AccuWeather here: » Facebook:   / accuweather   » Twitter:   / accuweather