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Record Hurricane Season Ends; No U.S. Landfalls in 2025

11/28/2025

Summary

Story summary

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ended November 30, 2025, with 13 named storms, five hurricanes, and three major hurricanes, including a record number of Category 5 storms.
No hurricanes made U.S. landfall for the first time since 2015.
NOAA's National Hurricane Center used artificial intelligence to improve forecasting and predict rapid intensification.
Colder air will cover the Lower 48 for Thanksgiving, with travel disruptions from rain and snow.

History

Historical Context

The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was unprecedented, featuring 28 named storms and 15 hurricanes, including Hurricane Katrina, which caused over $125 billion in damages and 1,392 deaths in New Orleans. This season marked a peak in tropical activity, driven by warm sea surface temperatures and favorable atmospheric conditions, highlighting the need for advancements in forecasting technology to mitigate future disaster impacts.

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Story summary

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ended November 30, 2025, with 13 named storms, five hurricanes, and three major hurricanes, including a record number of Category 5 storms.
No hurricanes made U.S. landfall for the first time since 2015.
NOAA's National Hurricane Center used artificial intelligence to improve forecasting and predict rapid intensification.
Colder air will cover the Lower 48 for Thanksgiving, with travel disruptions from rain and snow.

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