Each year, the Atlantic hurricane season spans from June 1 through November 30. In 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast a below-average season, anticipating fewer storms than usual.
Tracking Storms
Throughout the hurricane season, updates are provided on active and previous storms. At present, there are no active storms. Below is a detailed account of previous tropical storms and hurricanes that occurred this season.
Tropical Storm Arthur
June 17, 2026
Identified initially as Potential Tropical Cyclone One on June 16, about 65 miles southwest of Corpus Christi, Texas, the storm had sustained winds of 30 mph, moving northeast at 6 mph. On June 17, Arthur formed about 40 miles east-northeast of Port O’Connor, Texas, with winds of 40 mph. A Tropical Storm Warning was issued for parts of the Texas and Louisiana coasts before Arthur transitioned to a post-tropical cyclone later that day.
Tropical Storm Bertha
July 22, 2026
Tropical Depression Two formed south of Panama City on July 19, later evolving into Tropical Storm Bertha on July 20. Bertha reached maximum winds of 60 mph on July 21 and made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, on July 22. After hitting the Texas-Louisiana border on July 23, Bertha weakened to a tropical depression near Houston before dissipating.
Tropical Storm Cristobal
August 12, 2026
Cristobal emerged in the Atlantic on August 12 with winds of 45 mph and eventually weakened to a tropical depression before turning into a remnant low west of the Azores by August 13.
Tropical Storm Dolly
August 27, 2026
On August 27, Dolly formed east of the Leeward Islands, boasting 40 mph winds. Dolly dissipated rapidly by August 28 without further developments.
Tropical Storm Edouard
September 1, 2026
Potential Tropical Cyclone Five was detected south of Morgan City on August 31, eventually gaining momentum as Tropical Storm Edouard with 60 mph winds. Edouard made landfall at Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, before weakening to a tropical depression near Dallas and dissipating.
Tropical Depression Fay
September 28, 2026
Tropical Depression Six formed southwest of the Azores on September 19, intensifying into Tropical Storm Fay. Fay fluctuated in strength reaching 70 mph but ultimately dissipated by September 29.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo
September 25, 2026
Gonzalo formed near the Cabo Verde islands on September 24, achieving its peak wind speed of 50 mph. It dissipated shortly afterward, north of Sal, Cabo Verde.
Tropical Storm Hanna
September 28, 2026
Hanna appeared east-northeast of Bermuda on September 28, maintaining winds of 45 mph, and dissipated a few days later.
Hurricane Isaias
October 9, 2026
Originating as a tropical depression west of Progreso, Mexico, on October 6, Isaias escalated into a Category 3 hurricane, peaking at 120 mph. It later made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane before weakening and transitioning into remnants over Alabama.
For more details on past hurricane seasons, including 2024 and 2025 timelines, visit the source archives.
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