Tropical Storm Andrea Kicks Off Atlantic Hurricane Season

Tropical Storm Andrea

No threat to land

Will dissipate within 24 hours

The Atlantic recorded its first named cyclone of the 2025 season this Tuesday.

It is Tropical Storm Andrea, a low-pressure system that rapidly developed in the middle of the ocean.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued the official advisory.

Andrea became the first named storm of the season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.

No Coastal Warnings or Threats to Land

Tropical Storm Andrea Kicks Off Atlantic Hurricane Season – Photo: Shutterstock

The agency reported that Andrea is located between Bermuda and the Azores, far from continental coastlines.

For now, it poses no threat to land, and no coastal alerts have been issued.

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“There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect,” the NHC bulletin clarified.

The storm is moving east-northeast at approximately 28 kilometers per hour. Its maximum sustained winds reach 65 km/h, with higher gusts.

Tropical Storm Andrea, First Named Atlantic Cyclone

The reach of tropical-storm-force winds extends up to 75 kilometers from its center. Despite its formation, Andrea is not expected to have a long life in the Atlantic.

“We expect weakening to begin tonight, with Andrea dissipating by Wednesday night,” the forecast stated.

Meteorologists anticipate environmental conditions to become hostile, preventing further strengthening.

Andrea formed from an area of low pressure in open waters, like many storms that never make landfall. Still, it marks the official start of what’s forecasted to be a very active season.

Forecasts Predict a Very Active 2025 Hurricane Season

NOAA projects up to 19 named storms and at least 10 hurricanes—figures above the historical average.

This trend is partly attributed to warming ocean waters and the influence of the La Niña phenomenon.

Andrea’s emergence, though brief, confirms that conditions are ripe for an intense hurricane period. Meanwhile, five cyclones have already formed in the Pacific this year.

Among them is Hurricane Erick, which made landfall in southern Mexico last week as a Category 3 storm.

Hurricane Erick, Formerly Tropical Storm

Erick tragically resulted in the death of a baby, as well as severe material damage and flooding.

The contrast between the Atlantic and Pacific shows that the storm pace has accelerated in both basins.

Authorities recommend staying alert and reviewing emergency plans, especially in vulnerable areas.

Andrea may not be remembered for causing destruction, but it will be noted as the symbolic start of a potentially dangerous season.

2025 Name List

Its name is now recorded as the first in a list that will be completed as the calendar progresses.

The 2025 hurricane season name list was prepared by the World Meteorological Organization and is reused every six years—unless a name is retired.

If a storm causes significant destruction, its name is removed out of respect for victims.

That won’t be necessary with Andrea, which will dissipate soon without making landfall.

Ocean Temperatures Remain Warm

But its formation is an early warning for Caribbean nations, Central America, and the southeastern U.S.

Ocean temperatures remain warmer than usual—a key factor that fuels these systems. Tropical Storm Andrea, then, is more than just a storm.

It’s the first signal of a season that could test the preparedness of many coastal regions.

Although its path won’t affect populations, its appearance has already triggered alerts among experts and authorities.

For now, Andrea fades out as it arrived: over open waters and without consequence. But all eyes are already on the next cyclone, according to EFE and Telemundo.