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Atlantic Hurricane Season 2026

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Dolly Forms in Atlantic as Short-Lived Storm Ahead of Leeward Islands
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Dolly Forms in Atlantic as Short-Lived Storm Ahead of Leeward Islands

Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, about 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands, with maximum sustained winds around 40 mph and a central pressure of 1007 mb. The NHC says Dolly is likely short‑lived and expected to degenerate into a tropical wave before reaching the Leeward Islands, though heavy rain could affect the islands late Saturday into Sunday. There are currently no watches or warnings.

Early 2026 Outlook: Atlantic Hurricane Season Expected to Be Slightly Below Average
weather4 months ago

Early 2026 Outlook: Atlantic Hurricane Season Expected to Be Slightly Below Average

Colorado State University’s April forecast predicts 13 named storms, six hurricanes, and two major hurricanes in the 2026 Atlantic season, a below-average tally driven by a likely later-arriving El Niño; the season runs June 1–Nov. 30 with about 75% of the long-term average, and there’s a 32% chance of a major hurricane making U.S. landfall and 35% for the Caribbean, with NOAA expected to release an additional outlook later.