2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast: CSU Predicts Above-Average Activity
KHOU 11April 7, 20251 min1,075 views
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- 🎯 Colorado State University (CSU) forecasts an above-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2025.
- 📈 The outlook predicts 17 named storms, with nine expected to become hurricanes and four reaching major hurricane status (Category 3 or higher).
- ⚠️ This forecast exceeds the 30-year average of 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes.
Factors Influencing the Forecast
- 🌡️ The forecast considers ENSO phases, specifically whether the Pacific Ocean is in La Niña, El Niño, or neutral conditions.
- 💨 Current conditions indicate ENSO neutral, which typically leads to lower wind shear in the Gulf and Caribbean.
- 🌊 Reduced wind shear allows hurricanes to strengthen rather than being torn apart, increasing the likelihood of storms developing and reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Comparison to Previous Season
- 📊 The 2025 forecast is slightly less active than the 2024 season, which saw 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes.
- 💰 The 2024 season was notably the third costliest on record due to hurricane activity.
Key Dates
- 🗓️ The official Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
- 📌 The peak of the hurricane season is anticipated around September 10th.
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