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Meteorologists Warn: Worst of Hurricane Season Still to Come
31 Jul
Summary
- Forecasters predict more devastating storms in coming months
- Urge people to review evacuation plans, insurance, emergency supplies
- Abnormally warm waters could fuel rapid storm intensification
As of July 31, 2025, meteorologists are warning that the worst of the Atlantic hurricane season is still to come. According to a report from AccuWeather, the Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1 and runs through November 30, is expected to be much more active and volatile in the coming months.
AccuWeather's hurricane experts predict conditions conducive for tropical development will expand across the Atlantic basin over the next few weeks. The organization's forecast calls for 13 to 18 named storms, including 7 to 10 hurricanes, with 3 to 6 direct impacts on the U.S. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is also predicting a busy season, with 13 to 19 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes, and 3 to 5 major hurricanes.
Meteorologists are urging people in hurricane-prone areas to review their family or business safety plans, check insurance policies, and ensure their loved ones take severe weather threats seriously. AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter stressed the importance of preparing before disasters strike, noting that "many of the high-impact and costliest weather disasters in America typically happen during the months of August, September and October."
Abnormally warm water temperatures in the Atlantic could contribute to rapid intensification of any storms that form, causing them to quickly strengthen before making landfall. There is also a risk of "homegrown tropical development," where storms form close to the U.S. coast.
