First Alert to Hurricane Season 2026 | New cone of uncertainty, hurricane hunters, tropical storms, Al helps with forecasting

Hurricane season outlook for 2026, hurricane hunters, how AI helps with forecast accuracy, and families still recovering from tropical storm Chantal.

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- The ABC11 First Alert Weather Team is unpacking everything you need to know about hurricanes, including an update on the impacts of Tropical Storm Chantal and a behind-the-scenes look at the Hurricane Hunters who fly into danger to gather important information to keep you and your family safe during these powerful storms.

Chief Meteorologist Don "Big Weather" Schwenneker, Kweilyn Murphy, Steve Stewart and Cruz Medina breaking down everything you need to know.

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