Colorado State University predicts above-normal hurricane activity with more and stronger storms than average. Here’s what NC can expect.

It’s likely the 2025 season will have above-normal activity, researchers say. The forecast calls for 17 named storms, nine of which become hurricanes and four of which are major hurricanes

The 2025 hurricane season is shaping up to be intense, with forecasters at Colorado State University predicting above-normal activity.