An above-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2025 is forecast to continue through November, according to a prediction from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The prediction, issued Thursday, forecasts 13 to 18 named storms (meaning maximum sustained winds of 39 mph or more). Of those, five to nine could turn into hurricanes (with sustained winds of 74 mph or more) and two to five of them into major hurricanes (111 mph sustained winds or higher).

"The likelihood of above-normal activity is 50%, a 35% chance of a near-normal season, and a 15% chance of a below-normal season," the prediction said.

The updated prediction is similar to what the agency issued in May .

The Atlantic hurricane season, from June 1 through Nov. 30, generally has 14 named storms, seven of whic

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