The Brief The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean. After a seemingly quiet start to the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical disturbances in the Atlantic. NHC: Chances of developmentTimeline:Wave 1 - Northwestern Atlantic: Chances of developmentNext 2 Days: 10%Next 7 Days: 10%Wave 2 - Eastern Atlantic: Chances of developmentNext 2 Days: 10%Next 7 Days: 10%Wave 3 - Eastern Atlantic: Chances of developmentNext 2 Days: 20%Next 7 Days: 60%Any potential impacts on Florida? The Atlantic season actually has two peaks: mid-September and mid-October, though activity tends to drop quickly after the second peak. Below-average hurricane season forecastBoth the NOAA and Colorado State University (CSU) have forecast a below-average hurricane season, citing very strong El Niño conditions.