State climatologist: Hurricane season 2026 looks average, but don’t shrug it off

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 373

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Louisiana’s top weather official said the 2026 hurricane season is expected to produce an average number of storms, perhaps slightly less. That would mean about 13 named storms, with roughly half reaching hurricane strength and three becoming major hurricanes.

But state climatologist Jay Grymes, who shared expert consensus forecasts for the season Wednesday with members of the Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority, said that’s no reason for anyone to let their guard down.

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