The Atlantic hurricane season, which has seen renewed activity with the recent formation of Hurricanes Gabrielle, Humberto, and Imelda, is showing further signs of life.

According to the National Hurricane Center, a tropical wave is expected to move off the coast of Africa over the next day or two.

Forecasters say the system could interact with another disturbance in the eastern tropical Atlantic, with slow development possible as it moves west to west-northwest at 15–20 mph.

The NHC currently estimates the chance of formation at near 0 percent over the next 48 hours, rising to a low 30 percent over the next seven days.

2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season to date

The season commenced on June 1 and, as of October 3, has seen the formation of nine named storms. Of these, four intensified into hurricanes, and three reached major hurricane status, marking them as Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Notably, this marks the first time since 1935 that the first three hurricanes of an Atlantic season have reached such powerful intensity. The Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) index, a measure of the total energy produced by a tropical cyclone, stands at approximately 92 units, indicating above-average activity for this time of year.

Notable Storms

• Hurricane Erin: Formed on August 11, Erin rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane, the strongest of the season. It traversed the Atlantic, impacting regions including the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, and the East Coast of the United States. The storm caused significant damage, with winds reaching 140 mph and resulting in over 12 fatalities and five missing persons.
• Hurricane Gabrielle: Originating on September 17, Gabrielle reached Category 4 status with winds of 120 mph. The storm affected Bermuda, the Azores, and parts of the Iberian Peninsula. While it caused damage such as toppled trees and collapsed roofs, no fatalities were reported. Gabrielle later transitioned into an extratropical cyclone, impacting the United Kingdom and Western Europe with heavy rainfall and strong winds.
• Hurricane Humberto: Formed on September 24, Humberto rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane. It later merged with the jet stream, transitioning into an extratropical cyclone named Storm Amy. Despite losing its tropical characteristics, the storm continued to pose risks through powerful swells and dangerous rip currents along the East Coast of the U.S., parts of the Caribbean, and Bermuda.
• Hurricane Imelda: Developed on September 27, Imelda made landfall over Bermuda on October 1 as a Category 2 storm. The island experienced hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and massive waves, leading to power outages and flooding. The storm also caused deadly flooding in eastern Cuba, resulting in two fatalities and over 18,000 evacuations.