Atlantic hurricane season begins
Forecasters are predicting a 60 percent chance of an above-average season.
The development zones for tropical development are typically the Gulf, down into the Caribbean between the Yucatan and Cuba, and the Eastern seaboard.
Here's a look at the names for the 2025 Atlantic Basin hurricane season:
The prediction of an above-average season has to do with ENSO-neutral conditions expected, along with an enhancement in the West African monsoon. They're also expecting above-average sea-surface temperatures and weaker wind shear in the development zones. This helps aid in tropical cyclone development.
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