NOAA's Hurricane Season Outlook: Above Average, Get Ready!

NOAA Predicts Above-Average 2025 Hurricane Season: Get Ready The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its first outlook for the 2025 hurricane season, predicting a busier-than-average season. The forecast anticipates 13 to 19 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes, and 3 to 5 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). This prediction surpasses the long-term average of 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. NOAA scientists give a 60% probability of an above-normal season. "Ready or not, it’s time for hurricane season," said Caitlin Kaiser, a meteorologist with The Weather Channel, in a recent video summarizing the outlook. "NOAA's forecasting a range that falls on the high side of average." The 2024 season saw 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes. The 2025 prediction falls somewhere between the average and the activity seen in 2024. Regardless of the exact numbers, the message is clear: It's time to prepare for the possibility of an active hurricane season. Preparing your home and family now will help ensure safety and minimize potential damage.