New Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Issued as Peak Season Looms—Is Your Property Prepared?

Thus far, the Atlantic hurricane season has been fairly quiet. Heading into September, only three tropical storms have formed, with the first system, Tropical Storm Arthur, causing the most damage to date. Because of this, forecasters are downgrading their initial predictions for the season, pulling back on the estimated amount of storms that could affect the Southern and Eastern parts of the U.S.But with a super El Niño still churning away, homeowners shouldn’t get too comfortable, no matter where they live.Atlantic hurricane forecast changes ahead of peak seasonThe Atlantic hurricane season typically runs from the first of June through the end of November, with August through October being the months that see the most activity. AccuWeather has been diligently watching the weather patterns change and has officially pivoted their initial forecast for the season. Their team now forecasts eight to 11 named storms, three to four hurricanes, and one to two major hurricanes during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. This is lower than the initial forecast issued last spring, which called for 11-16 named storms.So, what changed? The one thing every meteorologist has been talking about al...