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First major 2026 Atlantic hurricane forecast predicts below-average season
By Emily Mae Czachor at CBS4 Miami
· July 8, 2026
· 5 min read
Fewer storms than usual may develop during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, researchers say, as climate patterns seem poised to favor below-average activity compared with a typical year.That prediction anchors the latest annual hurricane forecast from Colorado State University's Tropical Cyclones
Key takeaway Colorado State University's team of experts estimate that 2026 will see nine named storms develop in the Atlantic basin, including four hurricanes and one major hurricane (defined as Category 3 or higher).
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Fewer storms than usual may develop during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, researchers say, as climate patterns seem poised to favor below-average activity compared with a typical year.That prediction anchors the latest annual hurricane forecast from Colorado State University's Tropical Cyclones
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