2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Running Thread

[Driftwood]

Well, it's that time of year again. Let's discuss something that brings me more pleasure and is less destructive than other aspects of 2025 so far:
Hurricanes!

 

[Driftwood]

The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season could stay "near-average" through September for the U.S., according to the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.
The analysis projects approximately 12 named storms through September. According to the National Hurricane Center, the average season between 1991 and 2020 had 10 storms through September, and 14 total.
Colorado State University Atlantic hurricane specialist Phil Klotzbach wrote on X that the forecast is probably influenced by two factors: neither La Niña nor El Niño will likely be at play. La Niña conditions tend to aid hurricane formation, while El Niño conditions tend to inhibit storms with wind shear.
Secondly, sea-surface temperatures in the equatorial Atlantic where hurricanes brew are forecast to be near normal. That's in contrast to 2023 and 2024, which set records for hot water. Warm waters fuel hurricanes.

 

[dixiehack]

We've got a few months for people to come up with fresher material than "Hurricane Karen wants to speak to the manager." Use your time wisely.

 

[BTExpress]

I can only hope the one named after me will be like me, small and basically unobtrusive.

 

[Driftwood]

F storms have always been an issue in my area. I hope Fernand is more of an ABBA Fernando than Ferdinand the bull.

 

[dixiehack]

If something knocks out my power again, F storms are going to become a problem in this house too.

 

[Twirling Time]

It's almost always the H storm or the I storm.

 

[BTExpress]

I'm guessin' that's because it's usually the middle of the season when you get to H-I-J-K.

Although Andrew has entered the chat room.

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

It's almost always the H storm or the I storm.

Milton demands your respect in retirement.