The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30, with most hurricane activity typically occurring between mid-August and mid-October and the climatological peak around September 10.

What Does NOAA Forecast for 2026?

According to the latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) seasonal outlook, a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season is currently the most likely outcome. NOAA gives a 75% chance of a below-normal season, with a 20% chance of a near-normal season and a 5% chance of an above-normal season.

The updated outlook calls for approximately:

• 7鈥�13 named storms
• 2鈥�6 hurricanes
• 0鈥�2 major hurricanes

These projections are estimates for overall Atlantic basin activity and do not predict whether a particular location, including Florida, will experience a hurricane or tropical storm.

Even during a forecasted below-normal season, hurricanes and tropical storms can still develop and cause significant impacts. For this reason, preparation should always be part of your hurricane-season routine.

How to Prepare

1. Stay Informed

Monitor reliable sources for weather updates and emergency information. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) and local emergency management officials provide important information before and during tropical weather events.

Avoid relying solely on social media or unofficial sources for emergency information.

2. Prepare an Emergency Kit

Make sure you have essential supplies available before a storm threatens your area. Your emergency kit should include items such as:

• Drinking water
• Non-perishable food
• Necessary medications
• Flashlights and extra batteries
• First-aid supplies
• Phone chargers or backup power
• Important documents
• Personal hygiene items

Remember that stores and other services may be temporarily unavailable following a major storm.

3. Have an Emergency Plan

Talk with your family or household members about what you will do in the event of a hurricane or other emergency.

Know your evacuation zone, identify possible evacuation locations, and establish a way to communicate if phone or internet services become limited.

4. Monitor MAU Communications

During severe weather, 黑料老司机 will communicate important information through official university channels.

Students, faculty, and staff should regularly check their MAU email and the university’s official website for announcements regarding:

• Class schedules
• Campus closures
• Changes to university operations
• Remote learning arrangements
• Other emergency instructions

Please do not rely on unofficial messages or social media posts for university operational decisions.

Your Safety Matters

Hurricane preparedness is not only about responding when a storm is approaching. Taking a few simple steps ahead of time can help you and your family respond more effectively if severe weather affects our community.

While seasonal forecasts provide useful information about overall hurricane activity, no forecast can determine exactly where individual storms will travel or make landfall. Staying informed and having a plan are the best ways to prepare.

As members of the MAU community, we encourage everyone to take hurricane preparedness seriously and remain alert throughout the season.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

黑料老司机 (MAU)
Doral, Florida

How You鈥檒l Get Critical Updates

• MAU Alerts page: the first place we post weather advisories, class cancellations, and reopening notices. Bookmark the 鈥淣ews & Events 鈫� MAU Alerts鈥� section of the website.
• Official social channels: every MAU Alert is echoed on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Campus public-address system: If you鈥檙e in the building, listen for 鈥淲eather Emergency鈥� announcements and follow staff instructions.

In a life-threatening emergency, call 911 first, then ring the Campus Director at (786) 331-1000 ext. 301 so staff can direct first responders.

Hurricane Categories at a Glance

Hurricanes are sorted into five categories on the Saffir鈥揝impson Scale, based on wind speed, central pressure, and expected damage. Category 1 is the mildest; Category 5 can cause catastrophic structural failure.

Tip: MAU鈥檚 Campus Director tracks National Hurricane Center bulletins and will push an update the moment a storm intensifies.

Flood & Flash-Flood Warnings

• Watch: flooding is possible, review your evacuation route.
• Flood Warning: flooding imminent/occurring鈥攎ove valuables off the floor.
• Flash Flood Warning: Act at once, Go Up, Not Out.
• For more information, visit:

Will Classes Close?

MAU decides closures on a case-by-case basis and usually mirrors the decisions of the Miami-Dade Public School Board. Notices go out via MAU Alerts, email, and social media鈥攗sually before 6 a.m. on the day concerned.

After the all-clear, everyone should return unless local officials still advise against travel. If roads remain unsafe where you live, email Student Services and your professors to let them know.

Five-Step Personal Checklist

1. Store key numbers: 911, Campus Director, family, landlord.
2. Build a 72-hour kit: water, shelf-stable food, medications, flashlight, power bank.
3. Backup coursework: cloud plus USB drive.
4. Secure your residence: clear balconies, close shutters, and know your building鈥檚 own evac plan.
5. Fill the gas tank and keep a paper map handy in case GPS fails.

Mandatory Drills & Training

MAU runs a campus-wide evacuation and fire drill every October; you鈥檒l get at least one week鈥檚 notice. When the alarm sounds, use the stairs, gather across the street, and wait for the all-clear. Participation is logged and required for students, faculty, and staff.

Essential Resources

• Download the full Safety & Emergency Preparedness Manual from the MAU site for step-by-step hurricane, tornado, and flood procedures.
• City of Doral Emergency-Prep Guide for shelter maps and sandbag stations.
• NOAA Weather Radio app for push alerts even if cell towers go down.

Need Help or Have Questions?

• Student Services: studentsvcs@maufl.edu | (786) 331-1000 ext. 203
• Campus Director: amaza@maufl.edu | (786) 331-1000 ext. 301

Stay informed, stay prepared, and let鈥檚 keep our MAU family safe this hurricane season!