As New Orleans officials brace for yet another potent hurricane season, stockpiling supplies and holding briefings with federal and state partners, the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is looming large — underscored by lessons drawn from recent, explosive storms in the Gulf of Mexico.

NORFOLK, Va. — The “C” name on the 2025 tropical cyclone list is Chantal. Similarly to Barry, the 2025 “B” name, Chantal’s name has been used since the 1983 hurricane season. Here’s a look back at the previous Chantal tracks.

With a June 1 start to the season, the best I can offer the storm weary is a seasonal outlook significantly less apocalyptic than 2024, but still plenty busy.

June 1 is the start of the six-month hurricane season, and while the month's long-term history points to a slow start, recent years have been more active.

Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners have been significantly impacted by hurricanes in recent years; the USDA encourages them to prepare and get familiar with recovery resources.

Florida leaders continue to grapple with contentious state budget negotiations, while the clock is ticking for residents preparing for the upcoming hurricane season.

The National Hurricane Center does not expect tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic during the next seven days.

Cities gear up for hurricane season with new disaster response plans With the most recent National Weather Service reports predicting another “above-average hurricane season” expected for the Gulf Coast in 2025,