The team of hurricane researchers at Colorado State University has predicted an above-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2025.
CSU’s initial forecast of the hurricane season issued April 3 calls for 17 named storms and nine hurricanes – with four major hurricanes of at least Category 3 (111 mph or more) strength. The average hurricane season typically has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.
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The team sites above-average sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic and Caribbean as the primary factor in