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Hurricane Updates US Today (as of June 2, 2026)
Hurricane season officially kicked off yesterday, June 1. The big headline for this year is a “below-normal” forecast for the Atlantic, but an unusually active outlook for the Pacific.
Here is what you actually need to know about your region right now:
Atlantic & Gulf Coast (East Coast, Florida, Texas)
Government forecasters at NOAA are predicting a slower season than usual for the Atlantic basin.
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The Forecast: They expect 8 to 14 named storms, with 3 to 6 of those becoming hurricanes.
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The Cause: A strong El Niño weather pattern is forming. This creates high-altitude winds that basically chop the tops off developing storms before they can grow.
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The Reality Check: A quiet forecast doesn’t mean a zero-risk forecast. Weather experts emphasize that some of the most destructive hurricanes in history hit during otherwise quiet years. If a storm hits your neighborhood, it doesn’t matter what the overall forecast was.
Pacific Basin & West Coast (Hawaii, California)
While El Niño calms down the Atlantic, it does the exact opposite in the Pacific Ocean by heating up the water and feeding storm systems.
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The Forecast: Forecasters are expecting an above-average season out west, with up to 22 named storms predicted.
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Right Now: The National Hurricane Center is already tracking a cluster of storms off the coast of Baja California. It has an 80% chance of turning into a tropical depression over the next week. If you live in Hawaii or along the West Coast, it is time to start paying attention.
What to Do Today
A quiet start in the Atlantic gives you a perfect window to get ready without fighting crazy crowds or staring at empty shelves at the hardware store.
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Water: Store 1 gallon of water per person, per day, for at least a week.
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Power: Check your flashlights, buy fresh batteries, and make sure your emergency radio works.
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Plan: Pick one out-of-state relative everyone in the family can text if local cell lines go down.
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For official live alerts, you can check out NOAA’s updates, and use the interactive tracking map below from Windy.com to monitor live storm paths yourself.