Early predictions point to an active hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean. Here's what local residents should know.

Colorado State University predicts above-normal hurricane activity with more and stronger storms than average. Here’s what NC can expect.

Colorado State University, a school renowned for its hurricane research, said it expects “above-normal” tropical activity this year. The early-season prediction, released Thursday, stems from warm sea-surface temperatures, and the potential for conditions that kindle tropical activity.

Colorado State University forecasters in an early prediction said on Thursday the upcoming 2025 hurricane season would be above average with four major hurricanes out of nine hurricanes among 17 named storms,

Last year was a busy hurricane season with storm after storm racing across the Caribbean, bringing multiple storms ashore in Florida, ravaging rains to the Carolina mountains and strong winds to downtown Houston;

It’s only spring, but some weather forecasters are already focusing on this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. The season, which spans June through November, is shaping up to be a busy one, according to hurricane researchers at Colorado State University.

IndyStar documented storms sweeping across the state April 2, 2025 in this article. Following thunderstorms on Wednesday, the National Weather Service recorded several new rainfall records from Lower Peninsula cities.

Hurricane season forecasted to be busier than average

Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be another active one, with forecasters warning of above-average storm activity fueled by uncertain climate conditions. Colorado State University released its predictions for the season on Thursday morning.