Atlantic hurricane season will likely experience above-average activity, the National Hurricane Center announced on Thursday.

The National Hurricane Center released its “2025 Hurricane Season Outlook” on Thursday. Officials said they predict 13 to 19 named storms in the Atlantic this year. A low-pressure system is classified with a name after it becomes organized with winds at or above 39 mph.

Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above normal because of warmer-than-average temperatures, ENSO-neutral conditions and forecasts for weak wind shear. There is potential for