Other top forecasters are predicting an active season. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and continues through Nov. 30.

According to the outlook, there is a 60% probability of an “above-normal” hurricane season; there’s a 30% chance of the season being near normal and only a 10% chance of it being below normal. As noted by the NOAA, there is a 70% confidence rate in the following forecast ranges.

Here are the latest predictions on the Atlantic hurricane season, including NOAA's forecast and the 2025 tropical storm names.

The National Hurricane Center has started tracking a tropical wave west off of the African coast just weeks ahead of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. It’s common to see tropical waves ahead of hurricane season, and this system is nothing out of the ordinary.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins this Sunday. Experts are warning that this season could be one of the most active on record. NOAA predicts up to 19 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes, and three to five major hurricanes.

Other top forecasters are predicting an active season. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and continues through November 30.

Warm seawater will likely drive another above-average hurricane season this year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced last week. Forecasters expect between 13 and 19 named tropical storms to form in the Atlantic Ocean between June 1 and November 30.

The National Hurricane Center released its “2025 Hurricane Season Outlook” on Thursday. Officials said they predict 13 to 19 named storms in the Atlantic this year. A low-pressure system is classified with a name after it becomes organized with winds at or above 39 mph.