No tropical cyclones currently affecting Sarasota, Manatee, or Charlotte counties. Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 – November 30.
Updated 18:35 UTC · Aug 31
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2026 Season at a Glance
Named storms so far
0
Atlantic activity
ACTIVE SEASON
CSU 2026 outlook
ABOVE NORMAL
Days until season ends
92
Active System
No tropical cyclones currently affecting Sarasota, Manatee, or Charlotte counties. Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 – November 30.
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Auto-updates within 30 min of NHC advisories
No named storms yet.
First named storms typically form in mid-June. The list populates automatically as the NHC names systems.
By County
Reviewed monthly
Pop. 459,000 · Wind zone 150 mph
NWS alerts
None active
MSFH grant 2026
Open · accepting applications
Citizens insurance
Rate filing pending July 2026
Permit office
Sarasota County Building Services · 5–10 business days
Pop. 433,000 · Wind zone 140 mph
NWS alerts
None active
MSFH grant 2026
Open · accepting applications
Citizens insurance
Rate filing pending July 2026
Permit office
Manatee County Building Dept · 7–12 business days
Pop. 198,000 · Wind zone 150 mph
NWS alerts
None active
MSFH grant 2026
Open · accepting applications
Citizens insurance
Rate filing pending July 2026
Permit office
Charlotte County Community Development · 5–8 business days
Library
Insurance · 8 min read
The insurance industry's most under-claimed credit. What every Sarasota homeowner should verify on their cert.
Read guide →Grants · 6 min read
The 2026 grant cycle is open. Income caps, home value caps, and the application process from start to funding.
Read guide →Comparison · 12 min read
For most Sarasota homes, shutters deliver equivalent protection at 30–50% of the cost of full impact replacement.
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