The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) on June 24 (Vietnam time) warned of the possibility of the formation of the first tropical storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which could be named Andrea.
The area being monitored is a weather disturbance in the central subtropical Atlantic, about 800km east of Bermuda. The system already has basic characteristics of a tropical depression or tropical storm, including clear surface circulation and sustained winds of 48-56 km/h.
As the system's organization increases slightly, a tropical depression or tropical storm could form within the next few hours, forecasters say. If officially named, Andrea would be the number one storm on the Atlantic hurricane name list this year.
However, Andrea, if formed, is expected to be very weak, short-lived, and not affect the mainland. The system is forecast to move northeast at a speed of 16-24 km/h, entering the unfavorable atmosphere tomorrow and is unlikely to develop further.
Currently, apart from this turbulent zone, there are no other worrying areas in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean Sea.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and runs through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts this year will be a active hurricane season, with 13-19 named storms, including 6-10 major hurricanes, and 3-5 extremely strong or super typhoons (from Category 3 to higher).
AccuWeather weather forecasters on June 24 said that by the end of June, a new low pressure area could appear - extending from the northeastern Gulf of Mexico to the southern Atlantic coast of the US. This could be the next area to watch for the likelihood of a typhoon forming. However, experts note that not all thunderstorms develop into tropical storms.
Although sea surface temperatures this year are below average compared to last year, AccuWeather still predicts a vibrant Atlantic hurricane season in 2025. The Caribbean Sea, the central, southern and southeastern Atlantic are experiencing lower water temperatures than the historical average. In contrast, the northeastern Gulf of Mexico and the eastern coastal areas of the United States will experience above-average temperatures.
Despite the trend, sea surface temperatures in much of the Atlantic have exceeded 26.5°C the minimum requirement for tropical cyclones to form and develop.
