Hurricane season begins June 1

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins Monday, June 1.

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Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year.

Daily updates from WRAL meteorologists

WRAL meteorologists will update this story daily throughout the entire hurricane season.

Here are some other helpful links:

2026 hurricane season predictions | Download the WRAL Weather app to get alerts | Interactive hurricane tracker

2026 hurricane season outlook

The WRAL Severe Weather team has forecasted a below-average number of systems this Atlantic hurricane season due to a strong El Niño, but there are certain areas we need to monitor closely.

The predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season are as follows:

• Number of named storms: 11-14 (average is 15)
• Number of hurricanes: 5-7 (average is 7)
• Number of major hurricanes: 2-3 (average is 4)

Prepare now for hurricane season

Familiarize yourself with the following hurricane preparedness tips:

• Flood insurance FAQ

• Make an emergency plan

• Know your evacuation route

• Make a hurricane survival kit

Here is the list of names for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season:

• Arthur
• Bertha
• Cristobal
• Dolly
• Edouard
• Fay
• Gonzalo
• Hanna
• Isaias
• Josephine
• Kyle
• Leah
• Marco
• Nana
• Omar
• Paulette
• Rene
• Sally
• Teddy
• Vicky
• Wilfred