The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane and Wet Season has begun. Forecasters say the period from June 1 to November 30 should be “relatively slow” because a strong El Niño is expected, which usually means fewer hurricanes in the Atlantic, However, local and regional officials still urge people to stay alert.

On Monday, Elizabeth Riley, Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), urged people in the Caribbean to stay alert, even though the CIMH predicts a less active season with 14 named storms, Riley pointed out that even one hurricane making landfall can cause serious damage.