FLORIDA, BAHAMAS, & CARIBBEAN - Although the Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1, forecasters at AccuWeather warn that the first named storm of 2025 could arrive before May draws to a close. Atmospheric signals are building across the southwest Atlantic, with increased moisture, stalled fronts, and a possible tropical wave hinting at early development potential near Florida, the Bahamas, and the Western Caribbean.

While harsh wind shear and dry air typically suppress early-season storms, meteorologists are watching two key triggers:

• A lingering front across Florida waters that may bring showers and thunderstorms
• A developing tropical wave and pooling moisture in the Caribbean that could support storm organization by early June

Though nothing is imminent, a tropical system forming before June would mark an early start to the season. AccuWeather’s forecast calls for 13–18 named storms this year, with 3–6 expected to directly impact the U.S.

Keep checking ANUK for updates on storm impacts to growing regions, transport routes, and produce timing.