KEY POINT SUMMARY – Hurricane season early start
• Hurricane season early start may bring storm before June 1
• Caribbean gyre could trigger first tropical system of 2025
• Heavy rainfall possible across Cuba, Jamaica, South Florida
• 2025 hurricane activity forecasted 25% above historical norm
• Experts warn now is the time to shift into storm prep mode
Hurricane Season Early Start Prompts Warnings From Experts
A hurricane season early start may already be underway as meteorologists track a storm system forming near Central America. The official season doesn’t begin until June 1, but AccuWeather says conditions are ripe for a tropical depression between May 15 and 22.
Caribbean Gyre Could Spark First Named Storm
A Central American gyre — a slow-rotating atmospheric feature — is developing and could trigger the year’s first named storm. The system may move northeast across Cuba and Jamaica, bringing heavy rain to the region and possibly reaching southern Florida.
Hurricane Season Early Start Reflects Rising Storm Risk
This hurricane season early start aligns with an active 2025 forecast. Colorado State University expects nine hurricanes this season, with four reaching Category 3 or higher. Forecasters say hurricane activity will be 25% above the 30-year norm.
Jet Stream Dip Could Jumpstart Cyclone Formation
A dip in the jet stream during mid-May may push conditions just far enough south to activate cyclonic rotation. If that occurs, the system could intensify rapidly, marking an early start to hurricane season again.
May Storms Increasing In Frequency
Tropical systems in May are no longer rare. Since 2015, only four years passed without one. Warmer ocean waters and unstable weather patterns have made early-season development more likely.
Experts Urge Public To Prepare Now, Not Later
Whether or not this system becomes a named storm, experts say it’s time to prepare. Early activity is becoming the norm. “It’s time to shift your mindset into tropical mode,” said meteorologist Alex DaSilva. “We may already be there.”
