There are some hints in long-range models as to when we may see the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season's first storm, Andrea. Here's when that could happen, where it might form and historical perspective.

With the official start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season just days away, forecasters and communities alike are turning their attention to what could be another highly active year.

NOAA released its outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on May 22, forecasting a range of 13 to 19 named storms and the odds of an above-normal season reaching 60%. Of the predicted storms, NOAA says between 6-10 will become hurricanes, and 3-5 will intensify to major hurricanes (Category 3+).

The Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Sunday, June 1, and forecasters are concerned that it will be similar to the 2024 season, which was one of the most devastating and costliest on record.

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially starts June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. The first storm of the season will be Andrea. Other names on the list, Dexter and Jerry, might make you think of popular TV shows “Dexter” and “Seinfeld.” For Disney fans, Wendy and Pablo could stir nostalgia for “Peter Pan” and “Lizzie McGuire.”

Two tropical waves moved off the coast of Africa this week as we approach the Memorial Day weekend and the start of hurricane season.