During an average year, the Atlantic Basin sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. The list of names for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts with Arthur.

Each year, June 1 marks the beginning of the Atlantic Ocean’s hurricane season, the time when the environmental ingredients come together for these powerful, destructive storms to develop. Tropical

Here in Oklahoma, we know severe weather all too well. Tornadoes, hail, and strong spring storms are part of our landscape. But another type of severe weather—hurricanes—can sometimes reach us too, even though we’re hundreds of miles from the Gulf of ...

A tropical system could form during the first week of June, according to the National Hurricane Center.

NEW HOPE, JAMAICA - OCTOBER 28: A satellite view showed Hurricane Melissa approaching Jamaica as the sun rose near New Hope, Jamaica Oct. 28, 2025. (Photo by CSU/CIRA & NOAA/Anadolu via Getty Images) The Atlantic hurricane season was more active than ...