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5 U.S. counties most vulnerable to hurricanes are all in Florida and Louisiana

A recent report identifies five U.S. counties as most vulnerable to hurricanes — all located in Florida and Louisiana — while NOAA describes the season's start as mild but is monitoring multiple potential storms.

Published Aug 20, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Hurricane season has had a pretty mild start this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), although up to six storms that meteorologists are currently watching might eventually form into the tropical cyclones.