Ars Technica
This Atlantic hurricane season is looking like a dud, but there will be a price to pay
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The National Hurricane Center forecasts below-average hurricane activity for the 2026 Atlantic season. One meteorologist stated, "The models are forecasting something outside the envelope of anything we have ever observed." The forecast reflects expected atmospheric conditions including wind shear and sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic basin.
