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Hurricane forecast updates potential threat by Florida county

Hurricane forecast updates potential threat by Florida county

From Maine to Texas, Florida remains the most likely to feel impacts from a storm in 2026 in Colorado State's new season forecast.
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New hurricane forecast is out, and Florida should still be prepared

New hurricane forecast is out, and Florida should still be prepared

2026 hurricane forecasts call for fewer storms, but Florida residents should stay prepared as the tropics can still bring dangerous impacts.
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NOAA's updated 2026 hurricane forecast has less storms, strong El Niño

NOAA's updated 2026 hurricane forecast has less storms, strong El Niño

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center's updated Aug. 6 hurricane forecast shows less activity as peak season nears.
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Super El Niño to Suppress Atlantic Hurricane Activity in 2026

Super El Niño to Suppress Atlantic Hurricane Activity in 2026

Colorado State University (CSU) has maintained its forecast for a below-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2026 due to the strengthening Super El Niño. The August forecast predicts 9 named storms, 4 hurricanes, and 1 major hurricane, significantly lower than the average of 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. El Niño conditions, characterized by warmer-than-average Pacific Ocean temperatures, are expected to dominate during the peak hurricane season from mid-August to mid-October, creating wind patterns that hinder storm development in the Atlantic.
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Tropical Atlantic quiet for now, but hurricane season peak ahead

Tropical Atlantic quiet for now, but hurricane season peak ahead

In the Atlantic basin, conditions remain quiet at a time storm activity is usually picking up.
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CSU Forecasts Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season Due to Super El Niño

CSU Forecasts Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season Due to Super El Niño

Colorado State University (CSU) has maintained its forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-average number of major hurricanes due to the presence of a strong El Niño. The forecast anticipates 9 named storms and 4 hurricanes, including 1 major hurricane, which is a reduction from earlier predictions. El Niño, characterized by warmer than average water temperatures in the Pacific, typically results in fewer hurricanes in the Atlantic due to increased wind shear. This year's forecast aligns with NOAA's predictions and includes Tropical Storms Arthur and Bertha, which have already made landfall.
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Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest
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Hurricane forecast still says more storms are coming in update

Hurricane forecast still says more storms are coming in update

Colorado State University has updated its influential hurricane outlook as peak season approaches. Forecasters still expect more storms to form.
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How extreme heat is changing Americans' lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

How extreme heat is changing Americans' lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest
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Colorado State University Updates Hurricane Forecast as Peak Season Nears

Colorado State University Updates Hurricane Forecast as Peak Season Nears

Colorado State University has updated its hurricane forecast, maintaining its prediction of nine named storms, including four hurricanes, for the 2026 season. Despite a slow start, forecasters expect more storm activity as the season peaks between mid-August and mid-October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's outlook shows no immediate activity in the Atlantic, but conditions could change as El Niño and water temperatures influence storm development.
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Record-Breaking El Niño Poised to Impact Global Weather Patterns

Record-Breaking El Niño Poised to Impact Global Weather Patterns

An unusually intense El Niño event is developing in the tropical Pacific, expected to become the strongest on record since at least 1950. This climate phenomenon is characterized by higher than average ocean temperatures, which transfer heat to the atmosphere, affecting global weather patterns. The event is anticipated to influence weather conditions worldwide over the next one to two years. Forecasters are confident in predicting its impacts, which include potential droughts, floods, and disruptions to food supplies. The event is also expected to contribute to record global temperatures in 2026 and 2027.
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Hostile Conditions in Atlantic Prevent Tropical Development, Says Bryan Norcross

Hostile Conditions in Atlantic Prevent Tropical Development, Says Bryan Norcross

Bryan Norcross, a hurricane specialist, reports that hostile atmospheric conditions are preventing tropical development in the Atlantic. The presence of a dense Saharan dust cloud and cooler ocean water temperatures are contributing factors. Despite a large disturbance near the Cabo Verde Islands, the El Niño-driven upper-level winds are expected to continue, inhibiting tropical storm formation. The National Hurricane Center predicts no tropical development in the coming weeks, although the situation could change as Saharan dust diminishes and water temperatures rise later in the season.