Authorities are urging citizens to prepare for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on Sunday, June 1st, and runs through November 30th. Forecasts indicate the region could experience a normal to above-normal level of tropical cyclone activity this year.
Meteorological predictions suggest that between 13 and 19 named storms could form in the Atlantic Basin, which includes the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. Of these, 6 to 10 could become hurricanes, with 3 to 5 reaching major hurricane status (Category 3 or higher). For comparison, a typical Atlantic season sees about 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes.
Two primary climate factors are expected to shape the 2025 season:
A medium likelihood of neutral El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions, which generally support a typical hurricane season.
Warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures across the Atlantic Basin, which can fuel storm development and intensification.
Officials stress that they do not predict where or when a storm may strike. Belize could experience one or more impacts or none at all, but the country’s location in a high-risk zone necessitates annual vigilance.
