Researchers predict above-average 2025 hurricane season: Here's how many storms we could see

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Researchers at Colorado State University are predicting an above-average hurricane season for 2025.

CSU released its long-range forecast about two months before the season is set to begin. Especially warm ocean temperatures are expected to fuel these storms.

"Given the combined hurricane-favorable signals of a warm Atlantic and the unlikelihood of El
Niño, the CSU...