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2025 Sees Record Hurricanes, No U.S. Landfalls

12/2/2025

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In 2025, the Atlantic hurricane season had no hurricanes making landfall in the United States, the first since 2015.
Three Category 5 hurricanes formed in 2025, the second-highest number on record.
A weakened Bermuda High and the Fujiwhara effect redirected storms away from the coast, reducing landfall risk.
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused significant damage in Jamaica, underscoring increased hurricane intensity linked to climate change.

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Story summary

In 2025, the Atlantic hurricane season had no hurricanes making landfall in the United States, the first since 2015.
Three Category 5 hurricanes formed in 2025, the second-highest number on record.
A weakened Bermuda High and the Fujiwhara effect redirected storms away from the coast, reducing landfall risk.
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused significant damage in Jamaica, underscoring increased hurricane intensity linked to climate change.