Extended Range Forecast Signals Near-Normal North Atlantic Hurricane Activity in 2026

3D Render of a Topographic Map of the US East Coast and the Gulf of St. Lawrence with the clouds from September 24, 2022. Category 4 Major Hurricane Fiona over Nova Scotia, Canada. All source data is in the public domain. Cloud texture: Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS) courtesy of NASA, GOES data courtesy of NOAA. https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/eosdis/science-system-description/eosdis-components/gibs Color texture: Made with Natural Earth. http://www.naturalearthdata.com/downloads/10m-raster-data/10m-cross-blend-hypso/ Relief texture: GMTED 2010 data courtesy of USGS. URL of source image: https://topotools.cr.usgs.gov/gmted_viewer/viewer.htm Water texture: SRTM Water Body SWDB: https://dds.cr.usgs.gov/srtm/version2_1/SWBD/

The forecast covers the official Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 through Nov. 30, 2026, and incorporates climate data available through the end of November 2025.

One Year After the Los Angeles Wildfires: Recovery Progress, Ongoing Strain, and Insurance Implications

Wildfires are among forces of nature that cause huge devastation to humans and environment. wildfires have left little behind, turning communities to ashen, barren hills. Nearly every year, California experiences major wildfires that can be devastating to the environment and communities throughout the state.

The fires killed at least 31 people, destroyed more than 16,000 buildings, and burned nearly 80 square miles across Los Angeles and Ventura counties.