Federal forecasters predict a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season due to a strong developing El Nino.Although experts expect fewer storms, they caution that individual major hurricanes can still cause catastrophic damage to the US and surrounding regions.Residents are advised to prepare for the season, which officially begins on June 1 and extends through November 30.The current
NOAA outlook relies on climate data indicating that increased wind shear will likely suppress storm development this year.