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2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Hurricane Paulette 2026

Paulette is the 16th named storm on the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season list. The season runs June 1 – November 30. Use the tools below to track Paulette in real time if it forms.

Hurricane Paulette — Key Facts

Season
2026 Atlantic
Name Order
16th named storm
Basin
Atlantic
Season Window
June 1 – November 30

Previous Storm Named Paulette

Hurricane Paulette made landfall in Bermuda as a Cat 2 on September 14, 2020.

Note: The 2026 storm named Paulette is a completely separate system from the 2020 storm.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hurricane Paulette 2026

Is there a Hurricane Paulette in 2026?

Hurricane Paulette is the 16th name on the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season list. The season runs from June 1 – November 30. Check our live tracker to see if Paulette is currently active.

When could Hurricane Paulette form?

Paulette would be the 16th named storm of the 2026 Atlantic season. Peak Atlantic hurricane season activity typically runs from mid-August through mid-October, with the statistical peak on September 10.

How do I track Hurricane Paulette?

Use the live tracker at whereisthehurricanenow.com/tracker for real-time position and forecast cone. View spaghetti models (GFS, EURO, HWRF) at /spaghetti-models. Sign up for free SMS and email alerts at /alerts so you're notified the moment Paulette forms.

What states could Hurricane Paulette affect?

Any Atlantic hurricane can potentially affect the Gulf Coast, Atlantic Coast, or Caribbean depending on its track. Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and the Carolinas are historically the most frequently impacted states. Use our storm surge lookup at /storm-surge to check your specific ZIP code risk.

Hurricane Categories Explained

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricane intensity from Category 1 (minimal) to Category 5 (catastrophic) based on maximum sustained wind speed. Any named storm — including Paulette — can intensify rapidly. The NHC issues updated forecasts every 6 hours for active systems.

Cat 1
74–95 mph
Minimal damage to well-constructed homes.
Cat 2
96–110 mph
Extensive damage.
Cat 3
111–129 mph
Devastating damage.
Cat 4
130–156 mph
Catastrophic damage.
Cat 5
157+ mph
Complete destruction.

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