FIRST HURRICANE OF 2026 FORMS IN ATLANTIC

The first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has formed, according to forecasters in Washington, DC. The system is expected to make landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast, prompting coastal communities to prepare for the approaching storm.

With more than a month still remaining in the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30, the formation marks an early significant weather event for the region.