The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above average, with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasting 13 to 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes—of which 3 to 5 could be major. This outlook was announced during a press conference by Ken Graham, director of the National Weather Service, who stated there’s a 60% likelihood of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, and just a 10% probability of a below-normal one.
The season officially runs from June 1 to November 30, but activity has already begun early with the formation of the first tropical wave before the season’s official start. Although this initial system is not expected to threaten land, its early appearance signals the potential for an active and possibly intense cycle.
To prepare, the National Hurricane Center has released the list of names for 2025 Atlantic storms, which include Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van, and Wendy.