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Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the central Atlantic on Thursday but is expected to weaken due to strong wind shear and dry air.

In an update Thursday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said a strong El Niño will continue to help weaken storms.

According to its August outlook, Colorado State University expects nine named storms, four hurricanes and one major hurricane to form in 2026.

As a warming planet generates more monster hurricanes that can rapidly intensify, researchers are whipping up winds and waves in a giant tank on Virginia Key to improve building designs and better forecasts.

Colorado State lowers its 2026 Hurricane Season forecast due to a strong El Niño developing during the season. What does this mean?

In Florida, the forecast cone is only part of the story. Hurricane impacts can extend far beyond the center track — reaching inland through wind, flooding, and tornadoes.

Anyone who has been through a flood or hurricane knows the scene: waterlogged furniture piled on curbs, gutted homes with mold creeping up the walls, families displaced for months. But the recovery isn’t the same for everyone.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said a looming El Niño weather pattern could help produce a below average season, but warned uncertainty about the forecast put the odds for a slow season at just 55%.

Insurance is supposed to soften the blow when homes burn or flood. With some preparation, you can better your odds of a smoother recovery if disaster strikes.