04/10/2026
Hurricane season is approaching, and there are important updates for 2026.
The National Hurricane Center is rolling out a new hurricane track cone map and adding storm surge alerts for Hawaii to improve safety and forecasting.
In Florida, changes go beyond forecasting—new tax rules now permanently exempt select hurricane supplies, replacing the annual sales tax holiday.
Here are five key things every Floridian should know to stay prepared this season.
From updates to the NHC's hurricane code to hurricane supply tax deals, here's what Floridians need to know about the 2026 hurricane season.