A normal hurricane season based on an average from the years 1991-2020 has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. "We have to be prepared right now,

U.S. government scientists forecast an above-normal 2025 hurricane season on Thursday, and said big staffing and budget cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration would not hinder its ability to forecast devastating storms and warn the public.

The federal weather agency forecasts six to 10 hurricanes — and three to five major storms. NOAA’s Atlantic hurricane season outlook was released during a press conference Thursday, 10 days before the June 1 start of the season. Ken Graham, director of the National Weather Service, and other NOAA experts urged the public to get ready.