NHC Monitors Rare Early Atlantic Storm System

A low-pressure system northeast of the Leeward Islands marks an unusual start to the 2025 hurricane season but is unlikely to develop further.

The National Hurricane Center identified the first area of interest for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on March 17, over two months before the official start date.
The system, located northeast of the northern Leeward Islands, is producing gale-force winds and disorganized thunderstorms.
As of March 18, the system has a central pressure of 1,007 hPa and is moving northward into unfavorable conditions for development.
Forecasters estimate less than a 10% chance of the system developing into a tropical storm due to strong upper-level winds and dry air.
No additional Special Tropical Weather Outlooks are planned unless conditions change, with regular updates resuming in May.