The May 15 Forecast for the 2026 NE Pacific Hurricane Season!

Because this year's Hurricane Season for the Northeast Pacific begins today, here's a look at this season's outlook from the Mexican Meteorological Service.

In summary -- due to expected minimal wind shear and warm sea surface temperatures -- we are expecting an active tropical season (again) this year.

Included in this post you'll find the tropical forecast for 2026 and this year's tropical storm names, along with a look-back at the busy 2025 NE Pacific Hurricane season.

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