Colorado State University researchers maintain their prediction, citing warm Atlantic waters and low odds of El Niño

Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers are standing by their forecast for a slightly above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, according to their latest update. The CSU Tropical Cyclones, Radar, Atmospheric Modeling, and Software (TC-RAMS) team is predicting a total of 16 named storms, with eight becoming hurricanes and three reaching major hurricane strength (Category 3, 4, or 5).

This updated prediction, released Thursday, includes the four named storms that have already formed this season: Andrea, Barry, Chantal, and Dexter. The season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, is expected to have activity at about 115% of the average season from 1991–20

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