Confused? Here's what ENSO, La Nina, El Nino mean for Florida
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The article explains the impact of ENSO, El Niño, and La Niña on Florida's hurricane season, and provides predictions for the 2026 season. El Niño is expected to reduce tropical activity in the Atlantic basin, but doesn't guarantee Florida's safety from storms.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with 97% of tropical cyclone activity occurring during this time. Predictions for the 2026 season vary, with AccuWeather forecasting 11-16 named storms and Colorado State University predicting 13. El Niño, a warming of Pacific Ocean waters, is a key factor in hurricane predictions. It typically reduces tropical activity in the Atlantic basin by strengthening upper atmosphere winds, making it less favorable for storms to form. However, El Niño doesn't guarantee Florida's safety, as the state has been impacted by storms during El Niño years. Florida should still prepare for hurricane season, regardless of El Niño's presence.
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