Hurricane Formation Forecast to Fall More Than 50% This Year

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 30, 2026 · Originally reported September 29, 2026 by La Prensa

El Niño is warming Atlantic waters and suppressing tropical cyclones, with forecasters expecting only about 7 hurricanes in 2026 against a typical season's 15, though October and November remain the wettest and most active months for Honduras.

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Also reported by: El Heraldo

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