AFTERNOON. ALL RIGHT. YOU KNOW, HURRICANE SEASON IS APPROACHING WHEN HURRICANE FORECAST STARTS ROLLING IN. AND TODAY THE LONGEST-RUNNING FORECAST WAS RELEASED. SO HERE WE GO. METEOROLOGIST ERIC BURRIS JOINS US NOW IN ERIC. COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY’S FORECAST IS IN. AND YOU’VE BEEN PORING OVER IT ALL DAY. YEAH. READING THE PAGES AND PAGES. AND THE TAKEAWAY TO START IS THAT THEY’RE CALLING FOR FEWER STORMS THAN LAST YEAR. BUT DON’T GET TOO EXCITED BECAUSE THEY’RE STILL CALLING FOR AN ABOVE AVERAGE YEAR. NOW FOR PERSPECTIVES. HERE’S THEIR NEW NUMBERS...

Researchers are predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, likely producing stronger and more frequent storms than a typical year but at the same time with less intensity expected than last season. The annual prediction is closely watched in Florida and other coastal states at risk when hurricane season officially starts June 1. Experts at Colorado State University's Tropical Cyclones, Radar, Atmospheric Modeling and Software team estimate that nine hurricanes will occur over the course of the upcoming season, with 17 named storms overall.

Colorado State University forecasts an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes. NORFOLK, Va. — Colorado State University has just released its first forecast for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. For an average season, we normally see about 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes, but CSU is calling for a slightly above-average season this year. With 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes, they predict hurricane season will likely have above normal activity as La Nina conditions...

Colorado State University (CSU) is calling for an above-normal level of activity for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The forecast is based on warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the eastern and central Atlantic and other ocean conditions. The forecast also takes into account La Niña conditions, which indicate cooler temperatures in the Pacific Ocean and stronger hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean. La Niña or El Niño conditions, combined with sea temperatures, are used annually for hurricane season predictions.

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be another active one, with forecasters warning of above-average storm activity fueled by uncertain climate conditions, according to Reuters. Researchers are predicting activity about 125% above the average for tropical storms between 1991 and 2020. Click here for the full report. What we know: Leading hurricane researchers, including a team from Colorado State University (CSU), released their initial 2025 Atlantic hurricane season outlook on April 3 and it suggests another above-average year for tropical activity.

It’s been just over six months since Hurricane Helene inflicted historic damage in Georgia and other Southeastern states. Many homeowners, businesses and farms across the region are still in the thick of what’s likely to be a yearslong cleanup. The official start of a new hurricane season will be here June 1. And if a new forecast proves accurate, Georgians should brace for another season of heightened tropical activity. An influential group of researchers from Colorado State University predicted Thursday that the Atlantic Basin will produce an above-average 17 named...

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Colorado State University has released its first 2025 Atlantic seasonal hurricane forecast, looking at an “above-normal” season ahead. The forecast is calling for an above-normal season of 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes for the 2025 season. Here is the list of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season names: At least we won’t have another Hurricane Helene. The World Meteorological Organization on Wednesday officially retired the name of the 2024 storm that claimed 249 lives – including dozens in the CSRA – and took a...

PORTLAND (WGME) -- It may only be the beginning of April, but the preparation for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is officially underway. On Thursday, Colorado State University released its first forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. CSU is calling for 17 named storms, 9 becoming hurricanes, with 4 as major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). It is not as high as last year's prediction, but it is still above normal. • Also read: Rain and wintry mix hit Maine on Thursday before a beautiful Friday The 2025 tropical...

The first hurricane season forecast from CSU is in. Here is what 2025 could look like Colorado State University has released its April forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.According to the forecast, Colorado State University is calling for an above-average hurricane season with 17 named storms. The forecast predicts nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes. Philip Klotzbach with Colorado State University said a relatively warm Atlantic and the lack of El Nino are the primary reasons behind their forecast.