NOAA said a warmer ocean is partly to blame for the above average predictions. New Jersey officials said beach preparation is key.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast on Thursday.

June 1 marks the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season. Hurricanes can be costly and devastating to coastal communities. The remnants of hurricanes and tropical systems can often bring enhanced rainfall to our area,

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. We've amassed everything you need to know to prepare, stay safe during and after storms.

NOAA is predicting between 13 and 19 named storms in 2025, making it an above-average season. Of those, six to 10 are predicted to become hurricanes, including three to five strengthening into major hurricanes.

Following the announcement of a predicted above-normal hurricane season, Alabama Power is ensuring state residents that the power company is prepared to tackle the needs of their customers.

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What areas are at the greatest risk of seeing a landfalling tropical system in 2025? The overall signal this year is that the gulf will have a higher than average chance of being directly impacted this hurricane season – with the U.S. East Coast having an at or even below average chance for landfall.