2025 NORTH ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON GUIDE AND FORECAST
According to the latest forecast from Colorado State University, the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above average, driven by significantly warmer sea surface temperatures in the eastern and central Atlantic. These elevated ocean temperatures create ideal conditions for hurricane formation and intensification, as warm water is the primary fuel source for tropical systems.
Here is what CSU’s 2025 Hurricane Forecast predicts:
17 named storms
9 hurricanes
4 major hurricanes
Cotton’s Impact During the 2024 Hurricane Season
In 2024, the Atlantic experienced 18 named storms and 11 hurricanes. In response, Cotton Global Disaster Solutions mobilized over 1,000 personnel to support impacted regions. Meanwhile, Cotton Culinary provided more than 377,000 hot meals to communities and responders on the ground.
For nearly 30 years, Cotton has delivered fast, efficient and customized solutions for businesses affected by hurricanes, covering everything from emergency response and restoration to logistics and catering. As we enter another active season, Cotton stands ready to be your source for total recovery. Check out our Hurricane Resource Hub for more information about this hurricane season.
Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
To support your teams during planning and preparation, Cotton’s disaster recovery experts have created a comprehensive checklist. It covers essential steps such as pre-storm planning, preventive maintenance for commercial properties, reviewing emergency action plans and detailed evacuation procedures before, during and after the storm. Check out the Hurricane Preparedness Checklist here.
To stay informed this hurricane season, partner with Cotton now and gain access to 24/7 site monitoring from our comprehensive Business Intelligence Center.