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Hurricane Season 2026: Full Names List & What to Expect

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🌊 PEAK HURRICANE SEASON — AUGUST TO OCTOBER

The 2026 Atlantic season runs June 1 – November 30. We are entering the most active period.

Season peak: September 10 · 21 names on the list · Monitor NOAA/NHC

Quick Answer

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 – November 30, with peak activity mid-August to late October (historically peaking September 10). The 21 official storm names are Arthur through Wilfred. The first storm was Tropical Storm Arthur. If you live on the coast, build an emergency kit and know your evacuation zone now.

We are entering the peak of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season — the period from mid-August through late October when the vast majority of named storms form. Here's everything you need to know, including the complete official names list.

2026 Atlantic Hurricane Names: The Full List

These 21 names are set by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and recycle every six years (the 2026 list returns in 2032):

1. Arthur 🌧️

2. Bertha

3. Cristobal

4. Dolly

5. Edouard

6. Fay

7. Gonzalo

8. Hanna

9. Isaias

10. Josephine

11. Kyle

12. Leah

13. Marco

14. Nana

15. Omar

16. Paulette

17. Rene

18. Sally

19. Teddy

20. Vicky

21. Wilfred

Season Timeline 2026

Period	Status
June 1	Season officially begins
June – July	Early activity (first storm: Arthur)
Mid-Aug – Late Oct	PEAK SEASON — we are here
September 10	Historical peak date
November 30	Season officially ends

How Hurricane Names Work

🌐 Names come from six-year rotating lists set by the WMO
🚫 Retired names: if a storm is deadly or costly enough, its name is retired and replaced (e.g., Katrina, Harvey, Ian)
🌪️ Storm types: Tropical Storm (39-73 mph) → Hurricane (74+ mph) → Major Hurricane (111+ mph, Category 3+)
🔁 The 2026 list repeats in 2032

How to Prepare for the Peak Season

🥤 Emergency kit: 3+ days of water (1 gallon/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid
🗺️ Know your evacuation zone and route — plan where you'll go
📱 Stay informed: NOAA/NHC advisories, local alerts, FEMA app
🔒 Secure your home: storm shutters, clear loose outdoor items, check insurance
📋 Documents: keep IDs, insurance papers, and medical info in a waterproof bag
🎒 Pet plan: include pets in your evacuation plan

FAQ — Hurricane Season 2026

What are the 2026 Atlantic hurricane names?

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season names are: Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna, Isaias, Josephine, Kyle, Leah, Marco, Nana, Omar, Paulette, Rene, Sally, Teddy, Vicky, and Wilfred — 21 names total, as set by the World Meteorological Organization.

When is the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season?

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, 2026. The peak of activity is typically mid-August through late October, with September 10 being the historical peak date.

How are hurricane names chosen?

Names are set by the World Meteorological Organization on six-year rotating lists. If a storm is so deadly or costly that using its name again would be insensitive, it is retired and replaced. The 2026 list returns again in 2032.

Which storm names have been used so far in 2026?

The first system of the 2026 season was Tropical Storm Arthur. As of mid-August 2026, the season is entering its most active period — the names used so far depend on NOAA/NHC advisories, updated every 2-6 hours during active storms.

How do I prepare for hurricane season?

Build an emergency kit (water, food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash), make a family plan, know your evacuation zone, secure outdoor items, and monitor NOAA/NHC advisories. Check if your state offers a hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday.