
NOAA Forecasts Active 2025 Hurricane Season: 13–19 Named Storms Expected
U.S. meteorologists are warning of a potentially busy Atlantic hurricane season for 2025, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting 13 to 19 named storms 6 to 10 of which could intensify into hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs through November 30.
This above-normal forecast is based on two critical climate indicators: warmer-than-average Atlantic sea surface temperatures and the current neutral phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO). These conditions tip the scales toward a more active season though experts stress that forecasting does not equate to guarantees.
Warmer Waters and ENSO Fuel Storm Formation
Hurricanes feed off warm ocean waters, and current sea surface temperatures are above the 3...