The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has started early, with tropical Storm Aurora forming weeks before the official June 1 start date. Meteorologists now predict an above-average season, with up to 20 named storms and as many as 10 reaching hurricane strength.
Climate scientists attribute the early formation to record-warm ocean temperatures and weaker wind shear. Coastal states from Texas to Florida are ramping up preparedness, deploying aid stores and reinforcing infrastructure.
With similar trends appearing in the Bay of Bengal region—where tropical cyclones threaten Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka—regional disaster agencies are coordinating enhanced early warning systems ahead of the South Asian monsoon.