The five things that set the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season apart
Summary
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season included significant events like Hurricane Melissa affecting Jamaica and Cuba, but no hurricanes made landfall in the U.S., which is unusual. The season saw three Category 5 hurricanes, but had an unexpected quiet period during its usual peak time. Overall, the season was active with a high Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) Index.Key Facts
- The season officially runs from June 1 to November 30.
- Three storms reached Category 5, a rare occurrence.
- No hurricanes made U.S. landfall for the first time since 2015.
- The season had 13 named storms and five hurricanes.
- The total ACE Index for 2025 was 132.9, indicating a very active season.
- Hurricane Erin became a Category 5 storm quickly, with 160 mph winds.
- The mid-September peak period saw little hurricane activity.
- Factors like less atmospheric moisture and high wind shear contributed to the quiet period.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
