NOAA’s National Weather Service has released the 2026 Atlantic hurricane outlook. The forecast calls for 8-14 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 3-6 are predicted to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1-3 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4, or 5). For comparison, an average season typically sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes.