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Forecasters expect slightly fewer hurricanes than usual this year, but the risk of destructive storms is still high

By Jenny Staletovich

Forecasters expect slightly fewer hurricanes than usual this year, but the risk of destructive storms is still high

Jenny Staletovich, Rebecca Hersher | May 21, 2026, 4:56 PM UTC

Forecasters expect 8 to 14 storms will form in the Atlantic between June 1 and November 30. But the danger is more serious than the numbers suggest.