National Hurricane Center Unveils New Forecast Cone for 2026 Season
• The National Hurricane Center will introduce a new forecast cone graphic for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season to better communicate storm risks.
• The updated graphic includes inland tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings for the U.S. and its territories, using bright colors to highlight wind risks.
• The changes aim to improve public understanding and preparedness by showing the full range of potential storm impacts, not just the storm's center path.
NHC enhances track forecast cone for 2026
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) will launch an enhanced track forecast cone graphic for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, effective June 1, 2026. This update, the result of a two-year experimental phase, aims to improve public comprehension of potential storm risks and hazards.
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