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2025 Hurricane Season Forecast Warns of Active Year with Up to 6 U.S. Impacts

AccuWeather predicts 13-18 named storms, fueled by warm ocean waters and ENSO-neutral conditions, with rapid intensification likely to play a major role.

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.
This map shows ocean temperatures compared to historic averages as of March 25, 2025. Warmer colors indicated a greater elevation from normal temperatures. (Courtesy AccuWeather)

Overview

  • AccuWeather's 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast predicts 13-18 named storms, including 7-10 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes.
  • Up to six tropical systems are expected to directly impact the United States, with higher risks for the Gulf Coast, Carolinas, and northeastern Caribbean.
  • ENSO-neutral conditions and warmer-than-normal ocean temperatures are key drivers of the predicted activity, potentially leading to rapid storm intensification.
  • The season could start early, as seen in 2024, with the official start date set for June 1 and peak activity expected from mid-August to mid-October.
  • NOAA advises early preparation, encouraging residents in high-risk areas to secure disaster supplies and review insurance policies ahead of the season.