2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Shows No Hurricanes Yet, Outlook Calls for Zero to Two
Eight named storms have formed in the Atlantic this year without any reaching hurricane strength, according to reports from both kpel965.com and talkradio960.com. AccuWeather now projects that only zero to two hurricanes may develop for the remainder of the season, and NOAA estimates a 97% chance of a super El Niño this fall. The lack of hurricanes would mark the first such season in over a century and set a record for the latest first hurricane in the satellite era.1,2
The unusually quiet season is attributed mainly to El Niño conditions, which have also contributed to a busy Pacific basin with at least 16 named storms by late September. With fewer hurricanes expected, the risk of weather‑related flight disruptions at nearby airports such as Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport may be reduced.2