It's June 1, what are the tropics cooking up so far?
Welcome to the start of the 2026 hurricane season, when millions will focus – some slightly, others anxiously – on whether ingredients are coming together in the atmosphere to produce a hurricane or tropical storm.
Will El Niño turn the burner up on Pacific Ocean temperatures? Will it drive wind patterns that restrict storm formation in the Atlantic? Only time will tell.
Social media posts about potential storms that could form in early June started popping up in the final days of May, citing the GFS U.S. global weather model. But retired federal meteorologist Alan Gerard quickly advised caution in a post on his Substack blog Balanced
Social media posts about potential storms that could form in early June started popping up in the final days of May, citing the GFS U.S. global weather model. But retired federal meteorologist Alan Gerard quickly advised caution in a post
5 things FSU hurricane experts want Floridians to know
1. It only takes one storm
2. Being outside the forecast cone does not guarantee safety
3. Florida’s rapid coastal growth is increasing risk
4. Resilient construction and mitigation efforts can make a difference
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