2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast for Virginia Revealed
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is forecasted to have 12 named storms and five hurricanes, with a near-average season expected. Key reports indicate a neutral ENSO and approximately 90 percent of normal cyclone energy. The storm names have also been released by the National Hurricane Center.
Virginia is anticipating a hurricane season in 2025 that is expected to be near-average, commencing on June 1 and concluding on November 30. Philip Klotzbach, a meteorologist with Colorado State University, indicates that this season may produce 12 named storms and five hurricanes, according to forecasts from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather.
Klotzbach further elaborates that the predicted accumulated cyclone energy will be approximately 90 percent of the normal level, accompanied by typical tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures. He also mentioned that this season’s El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is forecast to remain neutral.
In comparison, the previous season, 2024, experienced 18 named storms, which included five major hurricanes as reported by the National Hurricane Center. Three named storms—Debby, Helene, and Milton—made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast last year.
The average hurricane season typically features 14 named storms, with seven hurricanes and three being classified as major. The recently concluded 2023 season recorded a historic total of 20 named storms, ranking it fourth since 1950. Out of those, seven were hurricanes, three of which intensified to a major category.
For the 2025 hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center has released the following list of storm names: Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van, and Wendy.
In conclusion, the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is projected to be near-average, featuring 12 named storms and five hurricanes. With neutral conditions expected in the ENSO and a forecast of 90 percent normal cyclone energy, residents of Virginia and the surrounding areas should remain vigilant while prepared for the upcoming season.
Original Source: patch.com
