NOAA's hurricane season outlook calls for below-normal activity and a "super" El Niño coming later this year. How will the two mix this summer?

Texas faces a lower but real hurricane risk in 2026 as Gulf waters run warm, but storms like Beryl highlight why early prep still matters.

As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins Monday, the Texas Department of Transportation is encouraging Southeast Texas residents to familiarize themselves with designated evacuation routes before

AUSTIN, Texas — From the Gulf’s fury to inland floods, Texas has endured hurricanes that have costed lives, destroyed homes and reshaped cities. Over the past 50 years, five storms stand as defining chapters in the state’s ongoing battle with extreme weather.

With the start of hurricane season arriving, it means residents across the Valley need to get their homes prepared and ready in case of an emergency. Ron Sears

“Preparing for hurricane season is critical to protecting the health and safety of all Texans,” HHS Executive Commissioner Stephanie Muth said. “A strong emergency preparedness plan helps providers respond quickly, maintain care and support patients, residents and staff when severe weather threatens communities.”

Texas hurricane season starts June 1. State insurance experts say Texans should check wind, flood and auto coverage now, and build an evacuation kit.

Texas is facing an above-average risk of direct hurricane impacts this season, following the devastation of Tropical Storm Beryl last year. The storm left millions without power and claimed at least 36 lives, fueling concerns as the Gulf of Mexico sees ...

The Atlantic hurricane season begins today, June 1st, and runs through November 30. For Southeast Texas, the start of the season is more than a date on the calendar. It is the beginning of a period when residents, emergency managers and forecasters monitor ...

Cotality analyzed where hurricane winds caused the most damage. Florida and Texas topped the list, but the Northeast was well represented.

Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a below-normal number of named storms in the upcoming 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.