by Nicole Bradford
For those still working through problems left by Beryl last summer, forecasts for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season aren’t comforting.
The storm season that officially begins June 1 will be similar to that of 2024, according to predictions.
“Similar to last year, northern and eastern portions of the Gulf Coast and the Carolinas are at a higher-than-average risk of direct impacts this season,” AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said in a recently released report.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also predicts an above-average number of storms for 2025, forecasting 14 to 21 named storms, with 7 to 10 becoming hurricanes.
Creating power outages that persisted for weeks, Beryl was one of the most powerful hurricanes of the 2024 season, initially turning up in late June and becoming the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record. After landfall, Beryl generated dozens of tornadoes in the U.S.
“We witnessed tragic examples of just how far inland the impacts from hurricanes and tropical storms can reach,” Da Silva said.
AccuWeather is predicting 13 to 18 named storms, seven to 10 hurricanes, and three to six direct U.S. impacts during this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.
Water temperatures across the ocean and in the Gulf and Caribbean are already well above historical averages; both reports indicate that they will continue to run warm throughout most of the year.
The 2025 season could start early, with a named storm possibly developing before June 1. The peak of the hurricane season typically falls on September 10. Last year, 13 of the 18 named storms occurred between September and mid-November.
