Early hurricane season forecasts have begun, with the June 1 start to the season in the Atlantic just 68 days away. AccuWeather, a private weather company, released its seasonal outlook on March 25 and will be followed by the research team at Colorado State University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration later in May. The forecasts are expected to take into account the Pacific Ocean climate pattern's influence on storms across the Atlantic basin. However, some of the nation's most destructive hurricanes have occurred during an El Niño, such as Hurricane Michael in 2018 or Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The company's lead hurricane expert, Alex DaSilva, emphasized the need to prepare for each hurricane season, regardless of the seasonal outlook. The forecast includes a higher-than-average risk of direct impacts for the Gulf Coast and the Carolinas, while central and southern Texas could see a lower-than