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Forecasters lower predictions for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Forecasters at Colorado State University revised their 2026 Atlantic hurricane season predictions downward, anticipating a below-average season with 4 hurricanes (1 major) and the third-lowest Accumulated Cyclone Energy in 30 years. The forecast cites a strong El Niño as the primary factor, increasing wind shear that inhibits storm development, particularly in the western tropical Atlantic.
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