Watch Live: NOAA's 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook announced

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and as coastal residents watch the forecast and wait to see what nature has in store, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its outlook for the months ahead. As the federal agency responsible for weather and climate predictions, NOAA also encompasses the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center. Thursday's announcement is taking place the Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, Florida. …