BATON ROUGE, La. (LouisianaFirstNews) - The 2025 hurricane season is officially underway.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting above-normal hurricane activity.

NOAA is forecasting a range of 13 to 19 total named storms. Six to ten of those are forecast to become hurricanes, and out of those, three to five are predicted to become major hurricanes.

Louisiana GOHSEP encourages everyone to have a plan ready, well before a hurricane or tropical storm threatens the state.

Researchers at Colorado State University have also predicted an above-average hurricane season for 2025.

What are the 2025 storm names?

This year's names, chosen by the World Meteorological Organization, are: • Andrea • Barry • Chantal • Dexter • Erin • Fernand • Gabrielle • Hu

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