Researchers are predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, likely producing stronger and more frequent storms than a typical year (but with less intensity expected than last season). The annual prediction is closely-watched in Florida and other coastal states when hurricane season officially starts on June 1st.

Experts at Colorado State University's Tropical Cyclones, Radar, Atmospheric Modeling and Software team estimate that nine hurricanes will occur over the course of the upcoming season, with 17 named storms overall. Four of the hurricanes are predicted to be major, meaning a Category 3, 4 or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

Hurricane activity this year is expected to be roughly 125% higher than the 1991-2020 season average, according to the report. One of its authors, Levi Silvers, told CBS News that jump is significant, albeit slightly lower than the 2024 activity prediction (which was 130% higher than the 19-year average).

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