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Article - May 20, 2026

Pacific Typhoon Season Forecast 2026

Chris Herbert

Chris Hebert

TropicsWatch Manager, Houston

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Outlook for the 2026 Pacific Season

So far this season, there have been five named storms, including Super Typhoon Sinlaku, which struck Saipan and the Northern Mariana Islands in mid-April.

Some of the factors that StormGeo's Typhoon and Long-Range Forecasters evaluated to determine this forecast include:

  • La Nina/El Nino 
  • European Model Seasonal Forecast
  • Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
  • Water Temperatures

Continue reading this forecast for an in-depth analysis of the current signals and long-range patterns. The forecast also looks at major risk areas and how many storms may develop this season.

Only have time for a quick glance?
Check out our Atlantic Hurricane Season Risk Map, which shows risk areas for impact and the predicted number of storms by intensity.
StormGeo Typhoon Season Outlook 2026

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