The Associated Press has long been on the frontlines of hurricane coverage in the United States, delivering fast, reliable reporting in text, photo, video and live formats.

With an unrivaled 50-state footprint and specialized teams covering climate and the environment, federal policy, philanthropy and more, AP is uniquely positioned to cover every stage of a storm — from the earliest forecasts to long-term recovery efforts.

As the 2025 hurricane season kicks off, U.S. News Director Josh Hoffner explains how AP prepares for and executes hurricane coverage nationwide:

How is AP preparing for this year’s hurricane season?

We know forecasters expect a busy season with predictions calling for six to 10 hurricanes — and half of those reaching major status. Beyond that, we can only guess at w

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