Officials with NOAA release 2026 hurricane season predictions

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season, and this year’s been forecast as a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season by officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as NOAA.

NOAA predicts a 35% chance of a near-normal season, a 10% chance of an above-normal season, and a 55% chance of a below-normal season.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.

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