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2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast Predicts Active Storm Activity

AccuWeather projects 13-18 named storms with 3-6 direct U.S. impacts, highlighting risks for the Gulf Coast, Florida, and Carolinas.

In this NASA handout, Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm at the time of this photograph, is pictured in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Yucatan Peninsula on October 8, 2024 seen from the International Space Station as it orbited 257 miles above.
A map from AccuWeather shows where in Texas could face a higher risk of direct impacts from hurricanes this coming season.

Overview

  • AccuWeather's latest forecast predicts 13-18 named storms, including 7-10 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher.
  • Between 3 and 6 tropical systems are expected to directly impact the United States during the 2025 hurricane season.
  • Regions at heightened risk include the Gulf Coast, western Florida, the Carolinas, and Atlantic Canada, with early-season impacts likely in Florida and the Carolinas.
  • Warm ocean temperatures and ENSO-neutral conditions are key factors fueling storm activity, with concerns about rapid intensification near landfall.
  • The 2025 season is anticipated to be less active than 2024 but near or above historical averages, emphasizing the importance of early preparation.