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Forecasters expect slightly fewer hurricanes than usual this year, but the risk of destructive storms is still high

NPR News · May 21, 2026, 4:56 PM

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

Forecasters expect 8 to 14 storms will form in the Atlantic between June 1 and November 30. But the danger is more serious than the numbers suggest.

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