When is hurricane season, and is it on now?
Yes: it is hurricane season now. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, 2026, and has 52 days left. The eastern Pacific season started on May 15 and also ends on November 30.
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Season dates
Official hurricane seasons set by the National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Most storms form within these dates.
| Ocean | Season | Now | Named storms, latest season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | June 1 to November 30 | In season · 52 days left | 9 (latest: Isaias) |
| Eastern Pacific | May 15 to November 30 | In season · 52 days left | 18 (latest: Simon) |
| Central Pacific | June 1 to November 30 | In season · 52 days left | — |
Storms get names in order from each year's list, so the position of the latest name gives the number of named storms. The central Pacific list does not restart each year, so no count is given for it.
Active right now · 3
- Hurricane Rachel60 mph40 mi W of Punta Baja, MexicoLiveHazard page →
- Hurricane Isaias25 mph75 mi S of Nashville TennesseeLiveHazard page →
- Hurricane Simon155 mph65 mi SSW of Manzanillo, MexicoLiveHazard page →
Are there any hurricanes right now? → · Storms LiveHazard has tracked in 2026 →
Common questions
When does hurricane season end?
On November 30 in the Atlantic, the eastern Pacific and the central Pacific, according to NHC.
When is the peak of hurricane season?
In the Atlantic, the climatological peak is around September 10, and the busiest stretch runs from mid-August to late October, according to NHC.
When does the eastern Pacific hurricane season start?
On May 15, two and a half weeks before the Atlantic season. It also ends on November 30.
Is it hurricane season in Florida?
Florida follows the Atlantic season, June 1 to November 30. Is a hurricane headed for Florida? →
Sources: NHC tropical cyclone climatology, NHC storm name lists. LiveHazard is not an official warning service.