The naming of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic basin is not regulated by the National Hurricane Center. Instead, the names are organized on a six-year rotation. Every six years, the same list will come up, but if a storm — such as Hurricane Katrina — is so strong and damaging, the name is retired and replaced.

Storms are expected Sunday afternoon in South Florida, with another wave poised to hit the region on Monday. Fort Lauderdale and Miami could see up to 3 inches of rain, while slightly less is

June 1 marks the official start of the hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean—and once again, the season looks like it will be busy. Seasonal forecasts—including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s—put the odds in favor of having more storms than average this season,

NOAA's outlook says there is a 60% chance of an above-normal hurricane season. Residents met with urgent warnings after alarming hurricane season forecast: 'This outlook is a call to action' first appeared on The Cool Down.

What areas are at the greatest risk of seeing a landfalling tropical system in 2025? The overall signal this year is that the gulf will have a higher than average chance of being directly impacted this hurricane season – with the U.S. East Coast having an at or even below average chance for landfall.

As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season's official start on June 1 neared, reporter Gianna Montesano spent time compiling the latest information on shelters, emergency contacts and tornado safety tips to educate readers. She used the county emergency management divisions to compile local information and national hurricane forecasts for this story.

Atlantic hurricane season begins during a tumultuous period at the National Weather Service, following significant cuts at the country's forecasting agency.