Another storm season has arrived. And while expected El Niño conditions could bring fewer Atlantic hurricanes than other years, it only takes one to cause serious problems for places like the Florida Keys.

Hurricane season is under way in the Atlantic, while the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring two areas in the Eastern Pacific for possible tropical development. FOX Weather Hurricane

The start of the 2026 hurricane season is expected to be quiet with no significant tropical disturbances in the near future. While a weak tropical system could develop by mid-June, historical data shows early season storms are typically less intense.

The official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is June 1, but experts are already keeping an eye on the potential for tropical development.

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