AccuWeather is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 1962, it employs approximately 600 individuals and operates in the technology, information, and media sectors, specializing in providing weather forecasts and warnings.
On August 19, 2026, AccuWeather hurricane experts reduced their 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, citing a slow start to the season and the increasing likelihood of historic El Niño conditions. The company expressed near 100% confidence in a Super El Niño by the end of the hurricane season, which concludes in November. This update lowered the predicted number of named total storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes. Despite the reduction in overall storm numbers, forecasters on August 19 still anticipated three to five direct impacts on the United States and advised against neglecting preparations.
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