The official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than a week away. Predictions are for a "below-normal" season, but forecasters keep warning that doesn't mean a tropical storm or hurricane will stay away from Florida.

On Wednesday, the team of hurricane experts at Colorado State University (CSU) issued their June forecast update for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, reducing their predictions from their earlier April outlook,

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.

The eastern Pacific has seen three tropical storms form in less than a week. In the Atlantic basin, wind shear is helping keep conditions quiet. The most common locations for June storms to develop are the northwestern Caribbean,

Just like clockwork, June 1 ― the official start of hurricane season ― ushered in some stormy weather here on the Space Coast. Winds whipped through, palm fronds were scattered all over and areas prone to flooding (like my driveway) were underwater for a short while.

Colorado State University researchers help shape one of the nation's most-watched hurricane outlooks, despite working more than 1,000 miles from the nearest coastline.