Trending Now - Hurricane Season Kicks Off With Unusually Low Forecasts

WHO:

CBS News - Rob Marciano reports on new technology that helps collect critical hurricane data.

NBC News - Forecasters from the National Hurricane Center are involved in predicting the hurricane season.

WHAT:

Al Jazeera - Historically, there has been a 60 percent reduction in the number of hurricane days during an El Nino phase.

Al Jazeera - The average Atlantic hurricane season has 14 named storms and seven hurricanes, including three major hurricanes.

Space.com - Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a below-normal number of named storms in the upcoming 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

Al Jazeera - The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with storm activity peaking in mid-September.

Al Jazeera - Forecasters see a 55 percent chance of below-normal activity, a 35 percent chance of near-normal, and a 10 percent chance of above-normal activity during the season.

NBC News - The Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be slower than usual for the first time in over a decade.

WTNH - An expert from the National Hurricane Center is featured on the program "Tracking the Tropics" to discuss the season forecast.

WHERE:

NBC News - The event pertains to the Atlantic region, where the hurricane season occurs.

WHEN:

NBC News - The hurricane season began on a Monday, marking the start of the season.

WHY:

Al Jazeera - El Nino tends to push global average temperatures slightly higher during its active phase.

Al Jazeera - The predicted quieter-than-usual Atlantic hurricane season is largely due to a phenomenon called El Nino, which tends to reduce hurricanes in the Atlantic.

NBC News - The forecast indicates an unusually low number of hurricanes expected this season, which is a significant change from previous years.

HOW:

Al Jazeera - El Nino events typically occur every two to seven years and usually last nine to 12 months, although some persist longer.

WTNH - The expert will provide insights and answer questions about the hurricane season live on air.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 12:18 UTC)

Rob Marciano from CBS News has reported on innovative technology that aids in gathering crucial data about hurricanes. Historically, during an El Nino phase, there has been a significant reduction of sixty percent in the number of hurricane days, while the average Atlantic hurricane season typically sees fourteen named storms and seven hurricanes, including three major ones. El Nino events, which can happen every two to seven years and last between nine to twelve months, tend to raise global average temperatures slightly during their active phases.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 01:42 UTC)

Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are predicting a below-normal number of named storms for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, with peak activity expected in mid-September. They estimate a 55 percent chance of below-normal activity, a 35 percent chance of near-normal, and just a 10 percent chance of above-normal activity during this period. This quieter-than-usual season is largely attributed to the El Nino phenomenon, which typically occurs every two to seven years and can last from nine to 12 months, often reducing hurricane activity in the Atlantic.

(UPDATED June 1, 2026 23:29 UTC)

Forecasters from the National Hurricane Center are predicting that the Atlantic hurricane season will be slower than usual for the first time in over a decade. An expert from the center will be featured on the program "Tracking the Tropics" to discuss this forecast and provide insights live on air. This season, which has already begun, is expected to see an unusually low number of hurricanes, marking a significant change from previous years.