‘Nothingburger’ No More: Florida Enjoys Its Calmest Hurricane Season in Years
The official Hurricane Season for both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans ended on November 30th. Lest we remind ourselves that hurricanes can occur outside of this timeframe, we are predominantly out of the window of concern. What a year! In the midst of a decade of life-changing hurricane cycles which have caused so much grief and devastation, Floridians and the U.S., have made it, unscathed. https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/. Our Caribbean neighbors and others did not fare so well in a season that felt quiet to us, but included three Category 5 hurricanes, which set records. https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/2025-atlantic-hurricane-season-marked-by-striking-contrasts. Though we can consume our canned goods, use the extra generator gas, and make our way through cases of water, we understand the daunting work ahead for those areas who were impacted and count ourselves tremendously lucky.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the reason for the mild hurricane season this year is a combination of factors. “For the first time in a decade, not a single hurricane struck the U.S. this season, and that was a much-needed break,” said Neil Jacobs, Ph.D., undersecretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. “Still, a tropical storm has caused damage and casualties in the Carolinas, distant hurricanes created rough ocean waters that caused property damage along the East Coast, and neighboring countries experienced direct hits from hurricanes.”
“The 2025 season was the first year NOAA’s National Hurricane Center incorporated Artificial Intelligence model guidance into their forecasts,” added Jacobs. “The NHC performed exceedingly well when it came to forecasting rapid intensification for some of the more impactful storms and provided critical decision support for our Caribbean partners.”
Ken Graham, director, NOAA’s National Weather Service added “While the climatological peak of the hurricane season was quiet with no tropical activity, the season generated three Category 5 hurricanes, the second-most on record in a single season. Fortunately, short-term weather patterns largely steered tropical systems away from the United States.”
Though this season was mild to us, Floridians are acutely aware of the responsibility to support organizations which help communities rebuild after a natural disaster. If you would like to donate to those in need, a great place to start is with the Red Cross. https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate.html. Let’s not forget to continue to support our local friends and neighbors too who may still be in a state of rebuilding their homes and businesses from hurricanes two and three years ago.
Florida officially left Hurricane Season 2025. Now, could it rain a little?
Photos courtesy of NOAA Facebook page.