The first named tropical storm of the 2025 season, Tropical Storm Andreaformed in the Atlantic Ocean on June 24.
As of Tuesday morning, the storm was spinning in the open waters of the Atlantic, heading away from the U.S. mainland, USA Today reported.
Tropical Storm Andrea is not considered a major safety concernas the storm is forecasted to have a short lifespan, however, the storm does mark the beginning what’s expected to be an active hurricane season.
First named storm of 2025 Tropical Storm Andrea forms in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Andrea was detected to have maximum sustained winds of about 40 mph with higher gusts. The storm was forecasted to begin weakening Tuesday night, June 24, and to dissipate by Wednesday night, June 25, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical Storm Andrea has since weakened into a post-tropical cyclone, meaning that the system has lost its tropical characteristics.
The storm had begun moving toward the east-northeast at 17 mph, a direction and pace that quickly brought the storm into cooler waters, USA Today reported. The tropical storm swiftly dissipated as it reached chilly waters and strong wind shear, according to The Weather Channel.
2025 hurricane season outlook
Tropical Storm Andrea becomes first named storm of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Currently, activity within the upper atmosphere has been contributing to storm activity in the eastern Pacific, and contributing to winds that help keep storms suppressed in the Atlantic. Now, the Climate Prediction Center’s long-range outlook shows that this pattern could continue for a couple of weeks, USA Today reported.
In June, tropical storms typically develop close to the U.S., off of the southeast coast, in the Gulf Coast or in the Caribbean. Later in the season, storms usually form out of tropical waves moving off the coast of Africa, The Palm Beach Post reported.
Early tropical storm activity can indicate an active hurricane season, although, this is not a definitive predictor. While early activity can suggest a more active season, it’s possible that an active June and July can be followed by a quieter year, says the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The NOAA has predicted this hurricane season to be above-normal, citing a number of factors for an above-average season, including continued ENSO-neutral conditions, warmer-than-average ocean temperatures, weak wind shear and the potential for higher activity from the West African Monsoon.
Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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