The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and the message is familiar: expect above-normal activity. Forecasters point to warm Atlantic waters and favorable atmospheric conditions, projecting a season with more named storms and hurricanes than the long-term average.

What the Outlook Means for You

Seasonal numbers matter less than a single fact: it only takes one storm reaching your area to change your year. The past two seasons proved that hurricanes can devastate inland mountain towns and northern suburbs, not just beachfront communities. Preparedness is now a nationwide conversation.

Get Ready Before June 1

• Schedule professional maintenance for your standby generator before the season begins.
• Run a full test cycle and confirm the automatic transfer switch performs flawlessly.
• Verify natural gas service or top off propane so fuel is never the weak link.
• If you have been putting off backup power, install now. Generac and Kohler whole-home systems are in highest demand after storms hit. Beat the rush.

Stay Informed

The season runs June 1 through November 30, and NOAA will update its outlook in August. Make your preparations now, while the tropics are quiet.