Map shows when impact of first tropical storms could hit US
Story by Anna Skinner
Two tropical storms could form near the United States within the next few weeks should conditions remain favorable, only days after the Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1.
The Eastern Pacific season, which began on May 15, also has seen an early start, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva told Newsweek, with Tropical Storm Alvin forming in late May.
Why It MattersEarlier this year, AccuWeather meteorologists issued a 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast in which experts predicted 13 to 18 named storms forming throughout the season, with seven to 10 strengthening into hurricanes.
Of those, as many as six are forecast to make a direct hit to the U.S. This year's hurricane season could see an early start, with AccuWeather meteorologists currently monitoring two disturbances in the Atlantic.
What to KnowThe most recent AccuWeather forecast revealed that meteorologists are monitoring an area along the Southeast U.S. that has a low chance of development between June 4 and 6. Although it's still unclear if a tropical system will form, meteorologists warned of heavy, flooding rain, minor coastal flooding, rip currents and rough surf beginning later this week, potentially affecting Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Meteorologists also are monitoring another area in the Western Caribbean that is expected to move into the Gulf as moisture develops simultaneously.
If a tropical storm develops, it could bring impacts to the U.S. between June 9 and 13.
It is still too soon to tell what path either storm will take. However, AccuWeather meteorologists are saying there's a low risk of tropical rain and wind impacts for Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. A near-zero risk is in place for the Texas and Louisiana coastlines, as well as the East Coast from Northern North Carolina through Maine.
Should a tropical storm develop, it will be named Andrea.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Southwest could see more moisture this summer from the Eastern Pacific hurricane season, DaSilva told Newsweek. Arizona recently saw some heavy rain from Alvin, and DaSilva said he expects other tropical storms to take a similar path as the season progresses.
What People Are SayingAccuWeather tropical meteorologist Alex Duffus sad in a report: "This [area] will be moving slowly through the zone from the western Caribbean and eastern Gulf around the same time when a surge of moisture may develop. For these reasons and a drop in disruptive winds in the region, we are issuing a chance for tropical development."
National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on its webpage: "For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America: Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days."
What Happens NextPeople living in hurricane-risk areas are urged to make a plan on how to act should a storm form that threatens their wellbeing or property. More updates are likely to be issued if development of the storms persists.
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A map from AccuWeather shows when impacts from two potential tropical storms could hit the US. © AccuWeather |
