AccuWeather Lowers 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast as Historic Super El Niño Takes Hold

After a slow start to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, AccuWeather hurricane experts are reducing the number of named total storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes expected. The biggest driver for this change is the increasing likelihood of historic El Niño conditions and the near 100% confidence in a Super El Niño by the end of hurricane season, which lasts through November. AccuWeather…