The eastern Pacific hurricane season officially has its first named storm, and meteorologists are already warning that more dangerous weather is brewing closer to land. Tropical Storm Amanda formed roughly 1,

The National Hurricane Center says the first tropical storm of the Pacific season has formed. Tropical Storm Amanda was announced Wednesday.

The start of the 2026 hurricane season is expected to be quiet with no significant tropical disturbances in the near future. While a weak tropical system could develop by mid-June, historical data shows early season storms are typically less intense.

Despite NOAA's below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, insurance giant Allianz Commercial is warning that a below-average storm count has never historically guaranteed a below-average financial loss year for Americans.

Two sisters are still trying to rebuild two years after losing their home during Helene. Meanwhile, a local mountain community is preparing for the upcoming hurricane season.

Tropical Storm Amanda formed in the Pacific as El Niño signals grow. Here's what it could mean for hurricane season and Houston's rainy weekend.