00:00A massive new forecast just dropped for the 2026 hurricane season,
00:04and meteorologists are warning Americans to brace for one of the most active years in recent memory.
00:11Forecasters at Colorado State University and NOAA say warm Atlantic waters
00:16and a transitioning La Nina pattern are creating the perfect conditions for a hyperactive season.
00:21Their early outlook calls for an above-average number of named storms,
00:26several major hurricanes, and an elevated risk of U.S. landfalls.
00:30The states most at risk this year—Florida, Texas, Louisiana, the Carolinas, and the entire Gulf Coast.
00:37Coastal cities from Miami to Houston are now reviewing evacuation plans,
00:42and FEMA officials are pre-staging supplies in known impact zones.
00:46Last year, hurricanes caused tens of billions of dollars in damage across the United States.
00:53Forecasters say the 2026 season could exceed that.
00:56The official Atlantic season begins June 1st and runs through November.
01:01But scientists warn early-season storms could form as soon as mid-May.
01:06If you live anywhere along the U.S. coast, now is the time to prepare.
01:11Restock emergency kits, check insurance, and review your family evacuation plan.
01:16the CDC in Tokyo
01:16the poor
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