TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Monday marks the first day of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with experts predicting “below-normal” levels of activity in the region in the coming months. However, as the saying goes, “it only takes one” storm to make it an “active” season for those affected by it, so our Tracking the Tropics team will continue to monitor the forecast models and keep you up to date on any developments.