The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook and predicts an above-average storm season.
Forecasters anticipate a range of 13 to 19 named storms, with 6 to 10 of these anticipated to become hurricanes, including 3 to 5 storms expected to become major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5, with minimum winds of 111 miles per hour).
NOAA attributes the active season to warmer-than-average ocean temperatures, forecasts for weak wind shear and the potential for higher activity from the West African Monsoon, a conception zone for Atlantic hurricanes. These elements, when combined, fuel the formation and development of stronger storms.
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through November 30. Officials caution that severe weather can happen at any moment and encourage everyone to be prepared.
OUC’s Storm Center can assist you in preparing an action plan, reporting outages and signing up for proactive alerts. To customize your OUC alerts, click here.
Our online resource also provides safety tips for before, during and after storms, a tropical weather guide available in both English and Spanish and outage maps for when disaster strikes.
With an above-normal hurricane season on the horizon, now is the time to stock up on supplies. Need help getting started? Check out this emergency supply kit checklist.
