Colorado State University (CSU) has released its 2026 hurricane season forecast for Texas, predicting a slightly below-average season. The forecast anticipates 13 named storms, with six expected to reach hurricane status, and two potentially becoming major hurricanes. This projection is influenced by the expected transition from a weak La Niña phase to El Niño, which is anticipated to peak between August and October. El Niño conditions typically lead to increased wind shear in the Atlantic, hindering hurricane development.