Alarming Hurricane Forecast Just Issued For New York State

Forecasters are warning of a more active hurricane season with higher risks for the East Coast. New Yorkers are being told to get ready now, before it’s too late.

The Atlantic hurricane season is here.

Experts Predict Active Hurricane Season in Atlantic

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The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1 and lasts for six months. Forecasters are warning it could be another busy hurricane season.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a 60 percent chance of an "above-normal season," a 30 percent chance of a "near-normal season," and a 10 percent chance of a "below-normal season."

The predictions for 2025 follow a hyperactive 2024 season, which saw record-breaking storms.

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Officials say the time to stock up on critical supplies is now, not when severe weather is about to hit.

Below are the recommended items to pack:

Your hurricane emergency kit: what to pack

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Critical supplies include items like flashlights, batteries, medicine, water, and nonperishable foods. Residents should have a go bag ready in case they have to evacuate on short notice.

13 to 19 Named Storms Possible In 2025

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There are typically 14 named storms during the six-month hurricane season. The NOAA
says it expects between 13 and 19 named storms in 2025.

The NOAA is using "upgraded" technology this year to predict and monitor forecasts.

10 Hurricanes Possible, 5 Could Be Major Hurricanes

The NOAA also predicts six to 10 hurricanes, with three to five of those becoming major hurricanes, with winds topping 110 miles per hour.

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A major hurricane is Category 3 or higher.

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Key factors leading to the chance of more hurricanes this year include unusually warm Atlantic Ocean temperatures and a neutral El Niño–Southern Oscillation phase.

Quite First Week Of June

While there's no tropical cyclone formation expected in the first week of June, meteorologists warn conditions could become conducive to storm development later this month.

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See the complete list of names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane Season below

The complete list of names for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

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What do you need to prepare?

Hurricane Preparation, What Are the Items You Didn't Think Of?

When there is word that a hurricane might threaten the Gulf Coast, we start thinking about what items we need to make life bearable if we end up stuck at home without electricity and internet.

In addition to these creature comforts, we also need to think about the many things that we would need to take with us if we are forced to evacuate.

While we all immediately think of things like prescription medicines and important papers, there are other things that can come in handy whether we will be stuck at home, at a relative's house, or in a shelter.

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