The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on Sunday, June 1st, and is poised to be another exceptionally active period, with AccuWeather meteorologists predicting a near-to-above-average number of storms, including a significant threat of “rapid intensification.”

Forecasters are expressing concern that this season could mirror the ferocity of the 2024 season, which was one of the most devastating and costly on record, characterized by “super-charged” storms like the earliest recorded Category 5 Beryl, the Southeast-pummeling Helene, and the destructive Milton across Florida.

AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva anticipates 13 to 18 named storms , with 7 to 10 hurricanes , and 3 to 5 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). Crucially, 3 to 6 direct U.S. impact

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