National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Did yours make the list?

Here are the 2026 Atlantic hurricane/tropical storm names, as selected by the World Meteorological Organization:

--> https://wmo.int/content/tropical-cyclone-naming/caribbean-sea-gulf-of-mexico-and-north-atlantic-names

[Graphics in English and Spanish: List of WMO's 2026 Atlantic -tropical cyclone names]

Just in: NOAA forecasters predict a below-normal for 2026 -- early preparation remains critical.

See our news release with downloadable graphics at:
http://bit.ly/2026AtlanticHurricaneSeasonOutlook

** NOAA predicts a likely range of 8-14 named storms, of which 3-6 could become hurricanes, including 1-3 major hurricanes.

Hurricane preparedness is critically important for the 2026 hurricane season, just as it is every year.

Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, so PREPARE NOW. Get tips and resources at: www.ready.gov/hurricanes

For late-breaking Atlantic & Pacific hurricane watches and warnings this season, bookmark http://www.hurricanes.gov/, hurricanes.gov/mobile, mobile.weather.gov

--> Follow the NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center on X at , ... and NOAA's U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) at on X and nws.noaa.gov on Bluesky

--> Looking for local NWS Forecast Office social media channels? Input a ZIP Code or City/State at: weather.gov/socialmedia

Stay informed and stay safe, everyone.

NOAA predicts below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season Early preparation essential to staying safe all season

A warm welcome and big congratulations to our 2026 scholars!

Congratulations to the 2026 Hollings scholars! The 128 selected applicants come from 95 different campuses in 40 U.S. states, Guam, and Washington, D.C. We can’t wait to see the valuable contributions they’ll make to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) during their internship experience!
https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship/news/announcing-2026-hollings-scholarship-recipients

Some great news for Endangered Species Day: Protections *can* and *do* pay off!

"Each fall through spring, North Atlantic right whales give birth in the shallow, coastal waters of the Southeast. This year, 23 calves were born—the highest number since 2009!"

And there's more below in this post from NOAA Fisheries Service

NOAA’s U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting El Niño is likely to emerge by July 2026 - which could mean more high tide flooding for many locations in the U.S.: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/may26/el-nino-flooding.html

In case you missed it: There will be lots of "must-see" live video streaming of our expeditions this year!

Some good news as we head into season... And please be sure to protect yourself when you're out and about:

Do you know what to do when a storm threatens? Prepare for hurricane season by taking the time now to understand the actions needed when time is of the essence. noaa.gov/get-moving-when-storm-threatens

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes (possibly EF2+), large-to-very large hail, and damaging wind gusts are possible across the Southeast today. Strong storms are already underway this morning, with the main severe threat expected from afternoon into at least the early evening.