NHC highlights first area of interest for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season (opens original article in a new tab)

The National Hurricane Center identified the first area of interest for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, noting a low-pressure system in the Bay of Campeche with low formation chances.

• NHC identified first area of interest for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
• Low-pressure system could form in Bay of Campeche with 0% formation chance in two days
• Formation chance increases to 10% over seven days