The science of hurricane season and the 2026 Atlantic outlook
By
Meghan Bartels
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
This article explains the science behind hurricane seasons, focusing on the environmental conditions required for tropical cyclone formation. It discusses how hurricane season is shaped by factors like warm ocean waters, atmospheric moisture, and wind patterns. The article also provides an outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, suggesting it may be relatively quiet compared to historical averages.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledEach year, June 1 marks the beginning of the Atlantic Ocean's hurricane season, the time when the environmental ingredients come together for these powerful, destructive storms to develop.
But of course, the storms don't know the calendar.
Hurricane season is shaped by the ingredients needed to produce a tropical cyclone, and this year the Atlantic may be relatively quiet.
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