First Potential Tropical Disturbance of 2025 Hurricane Season
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is keeping an eye on an area of disturbed weather off the southeastern coast of the United States, marking the first sign of possible tropical development for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Although the system bears watching, forecasters say the threat of development remains low in the immediate term.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, and early indicators suggest it could be an active one. The NHC predicts between 13 and 19 named storms this year, with six to 10 expected to become hurricanes. Of those, three to five could reach major hurricane status—Category 3 or higher.
Meteorologists cite unusually warm ocean temperatures and a neutral phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) as key factors contributing to a potentially above-average season. Neutral ENSO conditions typically result in lower wind shear over the Atlantic, making it easier for storms to form and strengthen.
2025 Atlantic Storm Names:
Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van, Wendy
