NOAA's 2025 hurricane forecast compared to average

NOAA's preseason forecast anticipates an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season compared to the 30-year average (1991-2020). The light color reflects the forecast range.

Bars showing averages for the North Atlantic - 14 named storms in all, 7 of them hurricanes, 3 of those major hurricanes.

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Hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30. NOAA forecast: 13-19 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes, 3-5 major hurricanes.

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