Colorado State University forecasters predict a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, based on the anticipated development of an El Nino pattern. This El Nino is expected to generate winds across the southern United States, disrupting the formation and intensification of tropical storms. The forecasters anticipate that the El Nino could be moderate to strong during the hurricane season's peak months, August through October. The Atlantic hurricane season typically runs from June 1 to November 30, with the most intense storm activity occurring in August and October.