Forecast for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Key Expectations for Virginia
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have 12 named storms and five hurricanes. The ENSO is projected to remain neutral, with cyclone energy at 90 percent of normal, indicating a near-average season. Historical context shows last year had 18 named storms, with a list of names for 2025 now available.
The early forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season anticipates a total of 12 named storms and five hurricanes, according to Philip Klotzbach, a meteorologist at Colorado State University. The season is set to commence on June 1 and conclude on November 30. Klotzbach indicated that the accumulated cyclone energy is expected to be around 90 percent of normal, with tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures remaining near average.
The forecast also suggests that the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) will maintain a neutral status in 2025. In contrast, the previous year recorded 18 named storms, which included five major hurricanes, as reported by the National Hurricane Center. Notably, three named storms struck Florida’s Gulf Coast in 2024: Debby, Helene, and Milton.
Historically, an average Atlantic hurricane season comprises 14 named storms, with seven classified as hurricanes, including three major hurricanes. The 2023 season was particularly notable, featuring 20 named storms, marking it as the fourth highest since 1950. Of those, seven were hurricanes, with three escalating to major hurricanes.
The following are the storm names designated for the 2025 hurricane season as announced by the National Hurricane Center: Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van, and Wendy.
In summary, the forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season suggests a near-average year with 12 named storms and five hurricanes expected. Conditions indicate that the accumulated cyclone energy will be at 90 percent of normal, with neutral ENSO conditions prevailing. The anticipated storm names have also been released, signaling a proactive approach towards preparedness in Virginia and surrounding areas.
Original Source: patch.com
