Meteorologists are predicting a highly active Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, with forecasts indicating up to six major storms could hit the United States. According to AccuWeather, this season could rival the destructive 2024 season, which caused approximately $500 billion in damages.
The 2025 forecast predicts between 13 and 18 named storms, with up to 10 potentially becoming hurricanes and five reaching major hurricane status. The absence of the El Niño weather phenomenon, which typically weakens Atlantic storms, is a significant factor in this forecast. Instead, meteorologists expect the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) to remain neutral or shift to La Niña, both of which could lead to a more intense hurricane season.
In addition, the Bermuda-Azores high, a subtropical high-pressure cell, will play a crucial role in determining how many storms directly impact the US. A strong Bermuda-Azores high could drive more storms into Florida and along the East Coast, while a weaker one might cause storms to dissipate in the Atlantic.
AccuWeather's Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva emphasized the potential for volatile hurricanes this year, with the season officially starting on Sunday, June 1.
"A rapid intensification of storms will likely be a major story yet again this year as sea-surface temperatures and ocean heat content (OHC) across most of the basin are forecast to be well above average," DaSilva said.