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2025 Hurricane Season Forecast Predicts Active and Intense Storm Activity

Forecasters project 13-18 named storms with 3-6 direct U.S. impacts, fueled by warmer Atlantic waters and ENSO-neutral conditions.

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 Florida faces a higher risk of direct impacts from hurricanes this coming season.

Overview

  • AccuWeather's forecast anticipates 13-18 named storms, with 7-10 becoming hurricanes and 3-5 reaching major hurricane status.
  • Regions at heightened risk include Texas, Louisiana, Florida's western coast, North Carolina, Atlantic Canada, and the northeastern Caribbean.
  • Three to six tropical systems are expected to directly impact the United States during the season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.
  • Warmer-than-average Atlantic waters are likely to drive rapid intensification of storms, presenting challenges for emergency preparedness and response.
  • The 2025 season is projected to be less active than 2024's destructive season but remains near or above historical averages, underscoring the need for vigilance.