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Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts stretch NOAA to the breaking point

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and while a developing El Niño might result in a tamer season than in the past few years, all it takes is one big storm hitting a populated area to make it a bad hurricane season.

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts stretch NOAA to the breaking point
Image: Phys.org
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and while a developing El Niño might result in a tamer season than in the past few years, all it takes is one big storm hitting a populated area to make it a bad hurricane season.

Originally published at Phys.org

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