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NHC tracks first Atlantic disturbance of 2026 hurricane season

The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first Atlantic disturbance of the 2026 hurricane season, with a low chance of development as it forms by the Bay of Campeche.

Leah Burdick
A map showing a disturbance forming by Mexico
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the first Atlantic disturbance of the 2026 hurricane season. The system has a 10% chance of development over the next seven days. Graphic courtesy National Hurricane Center.

June 10, 9:51 a.m.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) marked its first low-pressure disturbance of the Atlantic hurricane season Wednesday, June 10 at 8 a.m.

According to the NHC, the disturbance could develop into a tropical cyclone over the Bay of Campeche later this week. However, conditions are not expected to be significant, and the system is forecast to move inland over eastern Mexico later this weekend.

The disturbance currently has a 10% chance of development over the next seven days.

The Tampa Bay Observer will continue tracking this system and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Leah Burdick
Leah Burdick

Leah Burdick is a reporter at the Tampa Bay Observer covering local news, business, and community stories across Tampa Bay. Previously: Plant City Observer, Tampa Beacon, WMNF 88.5 FM, WFLA-TV.