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2026 hurricane season maps tracker: Current storms, forecast

Tropical Storm Lowell is moving westward toward the Central Pacific, expected to pass south of Hawaii as a hurricane. Meanwhile, Hurricane Karina rapidly intensified into a Category 3 storm. The remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly are disorganized and moving west-northwest, potentially bringing drought relief to the Caribbean. This activity occurs during a strengthening El Nino event.

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What changed

Tropical Storm Lowell is now expected to pass south of Hawaii as a hurricane, and Hurricane Karina has rapidly intensified into a Category 3 storm.

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  1. Tropical Storm Lowell heads toward Central Pacific, Karina intensifies

    Tropical Storm Lowell is moving westward toward the Central Pacific, expected to pass south of Hawaii as a hurricane. Meanwhile, Hurricane Karina rapidly intensified into a Category 3 storm. The remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly are disorganized and moving west-northwest, potentially bringing drought relief to the Caribbean. This activity occurs during a strengthening El Nino event.

    Why it matters

    The 2026 hurricane season is active, with multiple systems tracked across both oceans. The Atlantic hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to November 30, with peak activity typically between August and October. El Nino events can influence hurricane tracks and intensities.

    What is confirmed

    • Tropical Storm Lowell is moving westward with little change in intensity as it continues to track south of the Hawaiian Islands.
    • Hurricane Karina has rapidly intensified into a Category 3 storm.
    • The remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly are disorganized and moving west-northwest.
    • The Atlantic hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to November 30.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A disturbance is headed for Louisiana/Texas.

    What to watch next

    • Tropical Storm Lowell's projected path and potential impact on Hawaii
    • The development of Hurricane Karina
    • The potential drought relief from the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly in the Caribbean
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. www.aol.com — Hurricane center tracking 2 systems, including remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly
    2. www.staradvertiser.com — Tropical Storm Lowell enters Central Pacific on track to pass south of Hawaii
    3. www.hawaiitribune-herald.com — Tropical Storm Lowell enters Central Pacific on track to pass south of Big Island as a hurricane
    4. www.ibtimes.sg — Hurricane Karina Tracker: Category 3 Storm Rapidly Intensifies as Lowell Moves Toward Hawaii
    5. www.latimes.com — California’s beaches are being eaten away. El Niño could redraw the coast as we know it
    6. www.wokv.com — Talking the Tropics w/Mike: Disturbance headed for Louisiana/Texas... Dolly remnants disorganized
    7. www.yahoo.com — Tropical Storm Lowell continues on track to pass south of Hawaii
    confidence 85%

  2. Tropical Storm Lowell nears Central Pacific as Dolly dissipates

    Tropical Storm Lowell is moving toward the Central Pacific and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane. In the Atlantic, Tropical Storm Dolly has lost its storm status. The remnants of Dolly are moving west-northwest and remain disorganized, though they are expected to provide drought relief to the Caribbean. This activity follows a period of high volatility in the Pacific, where Tropical Storm Iselle weakened and Tropical Storm Julio dissipated. Forecasters continue to track multiple systems across both oceans during a strengthening El Nino event.

    Why it matters

    El Nino typically alters global weather patterns, creating unusual conditions for maritime travel and storm development. The current season has seen a high volume of activity, with between seven and nine systems monitored across the Atlantic and Pacific.

    What is confirmed

    • Tropical Storm Lowell is expected to become a hurricane as it moves into the Central Pacific.
    • Tropical Storm Dolly is no longer a tropical storm.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly will bring drought relief to the Caribbean.
    • Dolly remnants are moving west-northwest and remain disorganized.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of Lowell reaching hurricane strength in the Central Pacific.
    • Development of Invest 93E into a named storm.
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. www.yahoo.com — Tropical Storm Dolly tracker reveals US territory at risk within days
    2. www.sailingtoday.co.uk — Expert Guide to El Nino Sailing - Safe Havens and Danger Zones You Need To Know
    3. www.staradvertiser.com — Lowell on track to be a hurricane in Central Pacific next week
    4. www.actionnewsjax.com — Talking the Tropics w/Mike: Dolly remnants moving west/northwest remains disorganized
    5. www.staradvertiser.com — Tropical Storm Lowell approaches Central Pacific; expected to become hurricane
    6. au.news.yahoo.com — Remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly to bring drought relief to the Caribbean
    confidence 90%

  3. Pacific Basin Sees High Storm Activity as Tropical Storm Iselle Weakens

    The Pacific Ocean remains a hot spot for tropical activity with multiple systems currently under watch. Tropical Storm Iselle continues to churn in the East Pacific but is now weakening far from Hawaii. In a recent development, Tropical Storm Julio dissipated near Iselle, following forecasts that Iselle would absorb the storm. Forecasters are monitoring between seven and nine total systems across the Atlantic and Pacific, including Invest 93E, which may become the next named storm due to a strengthening El Niño.

    Why it matters

    A strengthening El Niño is keeping the Pacific primed for storm development. This atmospheric pattern increases ocean temperatures, fueling more frequent and intense tropical systems. Ongoing monitoring by the National Hurricane Center tracks these threats to determine potential landfalls.

    What is confirmed

    • Tropical Storm Iselle is weakening in the East Pacific far from Hawaii.
    • Tropical Storm Julio dissipated near Tropical Storm Iselle in the Pacific Ocean.
    • Forecasters are tracking multiple systems across the Atlantic and Pacific.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Tropical Storm Dolly is headed toward Puerto Rico.

    What to watch next

    • Whether Invest 93E develops into a named storm
    • The final dissipation of Tropical Storm Iselle
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. The Weather Channel — 2026 hurricane season maps tracker: Current storms, forecast
    2. WPEC — Tropics remain very active across the Pacific with three named storms, four waves
    3. Honolulu Star-Advertiser — Tropical Storm Iselle churns in East Pacific as active hurricane season continues
    4. AP News — Tropical Storm Iselle expected to absorb Tropical Storm Julio in the Pacific Ocean
    5. Currently.com — Map shows where two tropical storms will become one: Tracker path
    6. USA Today — Hurricane forecasters track 9 systems across Atlantic, Pacific
    7. Yahoo — Pacific Basin firing up with two named storms and four areas to watch
    8. fox5sandiego.com — Tropical Storm Julio dissipates near Tropical Storm Iselle in the Pacific Ocean
    9. Honolulu Star-Advertiser — Tropical Storm Iselle weakening far from Hawaii in East Pacific
    10. FOX Weather — Invest 93E could become next named storm as strengthening El Niño keeps Pacific primed with 6 areas to watch
    11. San Francisco Chronicle — The Pacific is a ‘hot spot’ for storms right now. Here’s why — and how long it will last
    12. Yahoo — Relentless activity in the Pacific carries on
    confidence 90%