Atlantic hurricane season forecast: NOAA tropical outlook | See the numbers
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds. NOAA predicts 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 - November 30, 2026.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds. NOAA predicts 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 - November 30, 2026.
Hurricane season: NOAA predicts below-normal season, cites El Niño
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.
Atlantic hurricane season 2026: Storm names
The first five names for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season are Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, and Edouard.
The first five names for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season are Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, and Edouard.
National Hurricane Center issues first tropical outlook for 2026 season
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued its first daily tropical outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season – and good news, no tropical cyclone activity is expected over the next seven days.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued its first daily tropical outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season – and good news, no tropical cyclone activity is expected over the next seven days.
Severe Weather, rain, hail in Seminole, Orange counties
A storm moved through Seminole and Orange counties on May 12, 2026 at 10 MPH, bringing heavy rain and hail.
A storm moved through Seminole and Orange counties on May 12, 2026 at 10 MPH, bringing heavy rain and hail.
Photos and videos: Strong storms moving through Central Florida
A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for parts of Central Florida as multiple counties experienced heavy rain and up to quarter-sized hail.
A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for parts of Central Florida as multiple counties experienced heavy rain and up to quarter-sized hail.
Map: These cities are getting more intense downpours since 1970
Heavier downpours are becoming the new normal across the United States. Here's where it's getting more intense.
Heavier downpours are becoming the new normal across the United States. Here's where it's getting more intense.
WATCH: Video shows moment EF-3 tornado rips through Mineral Wells
Dramatic video in Mineral Wells captured the moment an EF-3 tornado ripped through the North Texas suburb during Tuesday's severe weather.
Dramatic video in Mineral Wells captured the moment an EF-3 tornado ripped through the North Texas suburb during Tuesday's severe weather.
Map: The fastest-warming US states revealed
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
Typhoon Sinlaku latest: Coast Guard searching Pacific Ocean for 6 people after losing contact with boat
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for six people after losing contact with their disabled boat off the coast of Guam following Typhoon Sinlaku.
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for six people after losing contact with their disabled boat off the coast of Guam following Typhoon Sinlaku.
Disaster aid approved for seven states, others wait for a decision
Federal disaster relief is starting to flow as the White House approves major disaster declarations for seven states, yet multiple other regions remain in limbo after a series of severe storms and floods dating back to last year.
Federal disaster relief is starting to flow as the White House approves major disaster declarations for seven states, yet multiple other regions remain in limbo after a series of severe storms and floods dating back to last year.
Atlantic hurricane season 2026: Here's Colorado State University's tropical forecast
The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than two months away, and Colorado State University has released its first forecast for the upcoming season.
The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than two months away, and Colorado State University has released its first forecast for the upcoming season.
How cold will it get tonight in Orlando? Forecast, timeline, records
After severe thunderstorms pushed through Orlando and Central Florida on Monday afternoon, a cold front dropped temperatures overnight into Tuesday morning.
After severe thunderstorms pushed through Orlando and Central Florida on Monday afternoon, a cold front dropped temperatures overnight into Tuesday morning.
Severe thunderstorm across Florida: Where are they?
On March 16, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning throughout Central Florida until 3:45 p.m. At 2:47 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located near Kingsley to Rochelle, moving east at 55 miles per hour, the National Weather Service said. By 1:15 p.m., rain poured down in several parts of Seminole County, while strong winds blew in Orange County. The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect in Southeastern Bradford County, Southeastern Alachua County, St. Johns County, Northern Putnam County and Southern Clay County. The NWS reported 60 mile per hour winds, saying to expect damage to roofs, siding and trees.
On March 16, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning throughout Central Florida until 3:45 p.m. At 2:47 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located near Kingsley to Rochelle, moving east at 55 miles per hour, the National Weather Service said. By 1:15 p.m., rain poured down in several parts of Seminole County, while strong winds blew in Orange County. The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect in Southeastern Bradford County, Southeastern Alachua County, St. Johns County, Northern Putnam County and Southern Clay County. The NWS reported 60 mile per hour winds, saying to expect damage to roofs, siding and trees.
Photos & videos: Severe thunderstorms slam Orlando, Central Florida
A severe thunderstorm warning as well as a tornado watch were issued for parts of Florida.
A severe thunderstorm warning as well as a tornado watch were issued for parts of Florida.
Orlando rain timeline: When to expect the most intense storms this afternoon
Communities across Northwest Florida will see the showers and storms arrive around noon, Monday.
Communities across Northwest Florida will see the showers and storms arrive around noon, Monday.
Orlando AM Weather Forecast: Storm Team alert, 60MPH winds expected
FOX 35 is issuing a Storm Team alert for Monday, March 16, including strong damaging wind gusts – as high as 60 miles per hour – a tornado risk and potential for small hail. According to a severe storm scale, Monday's weather is yellow – a level two out of five.
FOX 35 is issuing a Storm Team alert for Monday, March 16, including strong damaging wind gusts – as high as 60 miles per hour – a tornado risk and potential for small hail. According to a severe storm scale, Monday's weather is yellow – a level two out of five.
Watch: Pilot lands helicopter on flooded vehicle, saving men and dog
A daring helicopter rescue saved two men and their dog stranded on a flooded vehicle in Australia’s Northern Territory as dangerous storms triggered major flood warnings.
A daring helicopter rescue saved two men and their dog stranded on a flooded vehicle in Australia’s Northern Territory as dangerous storms triggered major flood warnings.
Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.
Large tornado tears through Kankakee Co, NW Indiana; minor injuries reported
A large, dangerous tornado touched down in suburban Kankakee on Tuesday, leaving heavy damage.
A large, dangerous tornado touched down in suburban Kankakee on Tuesday, leaving heavy damage.