Hurricane season starts today. Here's what experts want Houston families to do now

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins today, and while forecasters expect a quieter-than-average year, experts say now is the time to make sure your family is prepared. Forecasters are predicting between eight and 14 named storms this season, including three to six hurricanes and one to three major hurricanes. Despite the lower outlook, meteorologists continue to stress that it only takes one storm to have a major impact.