Forecasters Make First Predictions About Florida’s Hurricane Season
If you own a home in Florida, you’re probably eyeing the approaching hurricane season with increasing trepidation. In 2025, homeowners experienced much-needed relief with no major storms for the first time in recent memory. However, the same lucky break is not guaranteed in 2026. Forecasters are beginning to make their first predictions about the upcoming storm season. If you are already in the middle of a difficult claim, consider speaking with a property insurance lawyer in Fort Lauderdale.
The National Hurricane Center is Developing New Forecasting Methods
The National Hurricane Center is developing new ways to improve forecasting accuracy. Specifically, they have improved the “cone of probability” that tells residents where hurricanes might make landfall. This cone system has been fine-tuned by the NHC, and it will become a permanent fixture of their warning systems in 2026.
Other improvements include new symbols, new warnings for storm surges, and a mobile-friendly home page that will allow residents to view forecasts and warnings at a glance. The NHC is also adding an “experimental version” of the probability cone that uses ellipses instead of circles, and it will add a new graphical marine wind warning feature.
Expect an Average Hurricane Season
While Mother Nature has a knack for surprising us, forecasters are predicting an “average” storm season in 2026. Although average might sound innocuous, the typical storm season in Florida generally brings considerable destruction to certain areas. In other words, you should not expect a repeat of 2025. Specifically, Florida’s most vulnerable areas this year lie between Tampa and the “Big Bend.”
In addition, forecasters are predicting that storms will intensify faster than those in previous seasons. This is bad news, because it gives homeowners less time to prepare for landfall. Due to recent environmental changes, homeowners may need to take preventative measures before they even hear about new storms.
By the time they receive news of approaching storms, it might be too late to do anything. Positive steps include reviewing your insurance policy, reinforcing your home with sandbags, and protecting your windows if possible. Homeowners should also consider taking photographs of their properties before storms arrive. If a storm damages your property, you can then submit “before-and-after” photos to your insurer.
Finally, forecasters are predicting up to seven hurricanes. Of these seven hurricanes, four could be “major.” A major hurricane has wind speeds of at least 111 miles per hour.
Contact Our Fort Lauderdale Property Insurance Lawyers Today
At Fuxa & Tyler, our legal team is made up of a diverse combination of attorneys who are well-positioned to protect the legal rights and financial interests of policyholders. If your property insurance claim was denied, we can help. For a free consultation, please call us today at (954) 990-5251. With an office in Sunrise, we represent policyholders in Broward County and throughout the state of Florida.
Sources:
naplesnews.com/story/weather/hurricanes/2026/03/25/hurricane-center-new-cone-when-hurricane-season/89312512007/
heraldtribune.com/story/weather/hurricane/2026/03/25/accuweather-hurricane-season-forecast-us-florida-direct-impacts-rapid-intensification-el-nino/89225133007/