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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 31, 2026United States

Hurricane Risks in August: What You Need to Know

August marks a significant increase in hurricane activity for the United States compared to early summer months. This report analyzes historical landfall data and current weather model projections for the upcoming weeks.

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Why It Matters

Residents in hurricane-prone states, particularly Florida, Texas, and Louisiana, face higher statistical risks of storm impacts during August, requiring ongoing monitoring of tropical weather developments.

Key Facts

  • August has historically recorded more U.S. hurricane landfalls (82) than June and July combined (49) over the last 175 years.
  • September remains the month with the highest statistical probability of hurricane impact for the continental U.S.
  • Florida has the highest total number of hurricane landfalls of any state, doubling the counts of Texas and Louisiana.
  • Texas historically records more hurricane landfalls in June and July than Florida.
  • Hurricane risk in Texas typically peaks in August, whereas in most other states, it peaks in September.
  • South Florida experiences high hurricane activity in October, nearly matching September levels.
  • Current weather models indicate a low probability (approximately 10%) of a tropical disturbance developing near the subtropical high-pressure area by the weekend of August 8th.
  • Meteorologists are monitoring a tropical wave in the Atlantic Main Development Region, though development remains unlikely in the near term.

Who's Mentioned

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