Colorado State University Confirms Above-Normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

Colorado State University (CSU) meteorologists, led by Dr. Phil Klotzbach, have maintained their forecast for a slightly above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting 16 named storms total, including those already formed. Of these, eight are expected to become hurricanes, with three potentially reaching major hurricane status (Category 3 or higher). Despite the steady numbers since July, the forecast comes with increased uncertainty due to conflicting atmospheric signals: warm Atlantic and Pacific waters favor development, but high wind shear in the Caribbean has been hostile to storm formation, traditionally suppressing activity. The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring Tropical Storm Dexter and two other disturbances with potential for development near the Southeast U.S. coast and the eastern Atlantic. Forecasters note that the likelihood of a named storm or hurricane passing near Central Florida remains high, with significant chances for close hurricane encounters. Overall, the season is expected to be active, though the timing and exact paths of storms remain difficult to predict precisely at this stage.