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Ahead of the 2026 hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is transitioning its 2024 experimental forecast cone to operational use and launching a new experimental version in its place.
For the first time, the operational forecast cone will include tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings for inland areas, not just coastal zones. The National Hurricane Center update follows a successful experimental phase in
The NHC said the updates would roll out for the 2026 season beginning June 1.