Tue May 27 10:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Despite NOAA predicting an above-average hurricane season with 6 to 10 hurricanes, the Atlantic basin is entering its fourth consecutive year without a named storm before June 1st, the official start of hurricane season. This is a significant shift from recent years when early storm formation led to discussions about moving the season’s start date. While a late start doesn’t guarantee a quiet season (as demonstrated by the hyperactive 2005 season), statistically, seasons starting later tend to be less active due to a shortened timeframe. Forecasters stress that preparation remains crucial regardless of the season’s start, as a single landfalling hurricane can cause immense damage. The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is September 10th.
**News Article:**
**Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins Quietly Despite Above-Average Forecast**
NEW YORK – (FOX Weather) – The Atlantic hurricane season officially kicks off June 1st, but for the fourth year running, no named tropical systems have formed before the start date. This comes despite NOAA’s forecast of an above-normal season, predicting 6 to 10 hurricanes.
“We’re entering hurricane season without any storms on the horizon, the first time in over a decade that the National Hurricane Center hasn’t monitored any tropical features before June 1st,” said FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross in an exclusive analysis.
While recent years saw a trend of early storm development leading to discussions about moving the start date, activity has diminished. The last named storm prior to June 1st was in 2021.
A later start to the season isn’t necessarily indicative of a quiet season. The 2005 season, which started with its first named storm on June 10th, went on to become one of the most active on record, producing devastating storms like Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.
“Statistically, seasons that begin without a named storm in June tend to be less active,” Norcross explained. “But it only takes one landfalling system to cause significant impacts.”
Forecasters emphasize that preparation is key. Residents along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are urged to review their hurricane preparedness plans and ensure they have adequate supplies. The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is September 10th. The first name on the list for this year’s storms is Andrea.
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