Weather experts are sending a mixed message to coastal residents this year: the ocean might stay quieter than usual, but the storms that do form could pack a more dangerous punch for the United States. On Wednesday, AccuWeather released its 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, predicting a total of 11 to 16 named storms. While […] 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast: Fewer Storms Predicted, But Direct Hits Likely For U.S. Coasts ...read more read less