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Emerging El Niño pattern could affect the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season in CT. Here's how

Changes in ocean temperatures halfway across the globe can have an impact on the Atlantic hurricane season in Connecticut.

Will hurricane season 2026 be bad? Why experts are watching El Niño.

Like an oncoming ship on the distant horizon, the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is steadily approaching. Now just over three months away, meteorologists are busy preparing their forecasts for the upcoming season,
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Atlantic Sargassum Bloom Expands Across Caribbean; Early Hurricane Forecast Predicts Typical Season

The most recent extended-range projection comes from Tropical Storm Risk (TSR), which released its seasonal outlook on December 11, 2025 using data through November 2025. According to TSR, the upcoming season is expected to produce 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes — defined as Category 3 or stronger.

On This Date: The Only March Hurricane On Record

Not every single Atlantic hurricane has fallen within hurricane season. This early 20th century even is probably the most bizarre example.
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First Alert Weather In-Depth: Hurricane Melissa tied for strongest Atlantic hurricane in recorded history

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We are revisiting an extreme weather event that occurred four and a half months ago. Hurricane Melissa, which moved across the island of Jamaica in October 2025. Melissa reached Category 5 intensity,