Barry and Chantel were short-lived tropical storms but their remnants caused killer flooding in Texas and North Carolina.

Forecasters at Colorado State University, a widely recognized institution known for its expertise in hurricane forecasting, has made an adjustment to its 2025 hurricane season forecast. In its original forecast, CSU predicted 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes.

Strong wind shear in the Caribbean is expected to limit storm formation and growth, but warm water temperatures will continue the trend of active hurricane seasons.