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2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Guide: What Florida Residents Should Know

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, with the first named storm expected to form around June 20 and the first hurricane typically tracking by mid-August. The first named storm of the season will be Arthur, and the name Melissa has been retired from the official list following the destruction caused by a Category 5 storm. Florida residents are encouraged to prepare ahead of the season’s start.

Sources: The Gainesville Sun · WUFT News