US EditionNOAA still expects ‘above-normal’ hurricane season in latest outlook
UNITED STATES, AUG 7 – Forecasters predict 13 to 18 named storms with five to nine hurricanes, including up to five major hurricanes, driven by warmer sea temperatures and neutral El Niño conditions.
- On Thursday, NOAA’s latest outlook projects 13 to 18 named storms with a 50% chance of above-normal activity for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
- Amid warmer-than-average seas and an active West African monsoon, NOAA said neutral ENSO conditions are expected to continue, favoring hurricane formation.
- On Thursday, CSU forecasts a 55% chance of above-average activity, projecting 16 named storms, eight hurricanes, and three major hurricanes for the 2025 season.
- As we enter the second half of the season, NOAA’s National Weather Service Director Ken Graham urges preparation, emphasizing each storm's life-threatening hazards and quoting `NOAA stands ready to provide the forecasts and warnings that are vital for safeguarding lives, property, and communities.`
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 with a peak on Sept. 10, and NOAA’s predictions include four storms formed this year, with climatological first hurricane on Aug. 11.
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So far the 2025 Atlantic tropical season has seen four named storms, none of them reaching hurricane strength.But the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just released an updated Atlantic outlook for the rest of the season and forecasts storm activity is expected to remain above normal.Scripps News spoke with NOAA's lead hurricane season forecaster Matthew Ronsenkrans to understand the changes in the forecast and what to expect for t…
NOAA still expects ‘above-normal’ hurricane season in latest outlook
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released their latest season outlook, keeping a high chance for an active season.They’re now expecting 13 to 18 named storms. Out of those, 5 to 9 could become hurricanes, and 2 to 5 might reach major hurricane strength.On average, the Atlantic hurricane season brings 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.As of their latest update, there’s a 50% chance we’ll see above-nor…
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