2026 Hurricane Season Forecast

NOAA Says 2026 Hurricane Season May Be “Below Normal” — But Choiseul Must NOT Relax

The United States weather experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have released their official forecast for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

And according to their latest outlook, this year may be LESS ACTIVE than normal.

📌 What NOAA Is Predicting for 2026

8–14

Named Storms

3–6

Hurricanes

1–3

Major Hurricanes

That is considered BELOW the normal average.

🌎 Why Is The Forecast Quieter?

Scientists say a weather pattern called El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean.

El Niño usually creates stronger winds high in the atmosphere that can break apart hurricanes before they grow stronger.

⚠️ BUT HERE IS THE IMPORTANT PART ⚠️

“BELOW NORMAL” DOES NOT MEAN “NO DANGER”

One storm is enough to change everything.

🌪️ Choiseul People Have Seen This Before

• Hurricane Tomas caused major destruction in Saint Lucia.
• Hurricane Elsa damaged homes, roads, and communities.
• Heavy rains alone can trigger flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.

That is why experts are warning people NOT to become careless.

🏡 What This Means for Choiseul–Saltibus

Residents in:

✔ Roblot
✔ Reunion
✔ Piaye
✔ Saltibus
✔ Industry
✔ River Doree
✔ La Fargue
✔ Delcer
✔ Belle Vue
✔ Mongouge

...should use this quieter forecast as PREPARATION TIME.

✅ Things Families Should Do NOW

• ✔ Clean drains around homes
• ✔ Trim dangerous trees
• ✔ Repair leaking roofs
• ✔ Secure water tanks
• ✔ Buy batteries and flashlights early
• ✔ Protect important documents
• ✔ Prepare elderly relatives
• ✔ Farmers should secure animals and equipment

💬 Choiseul Understands One Thing

“Nature does not read forecasts.”

Even NOAA officials themselves warned:

“It only takes one.”

🇱🇨 Be Ready. Be Safe. Protect Choiseul. 🇱🇨

Preparedness today can save lives tomorrow.

Choiseul on the Move will continue keeping residents informed throughout the 2026 Hurricane Season.