Both the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers are predicting an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2025, citing warmer-than-average ocean temperatures and other atmospheric factors.

U.S. forecasters are expecting an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 to 19 named storms, and 6 to 10 of those becoming hurricanes. Every year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other forecasters release preseason outlooks for the Atlantic’s hurricane season,

The reduction in funding has sparked a debate about the potential consequences for public safety, particularly concerning severe weather events and hurricanes.