The final 25% of the hurricane season
In today’s forecast feed, Accuweather’s Bernie Rayno breaks down the final 25% of the 2025 hurricane season.
The National Hurricane Centre said on October 5 there was a “high” chance for the cyclone formation as tropical waves in the Atlantic approach the Leeward Islands this week.
AL95 has a potential for 70% production over seven days and a potential for 40% production over 48 hours, the NHC said in a tropical weather forecast issued at 2pm ET.
“Environmental conditions seem to encourage additional development of this system, and tropical depression could form this week as the system moves rapidly across the Central Tropical Atlantic,” the outlook reads.
Forecasters say the wide area of low pressure produces turbulent thunderstorms and showers south and southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.
Let’s take a look at the Atlantic and Gulf storms.
Tropical Wave AL95 Head Waist
Tracking Atlantic Storms
Get ready for a hurricane now
Delaying preparations to potentially save lives could mean waiting until it’s too late. “Get disaster supply while the shelves are still in stock and flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period, so get that insurance inspection early,” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recommends.
- Establish an evacuation plan. If you are at risk from a hurricane, you will need an evacuation plan. Now is the time to plan where you will go and how you will get there.
- Assemble disaster supply. Whether you’re evacuated or not, you’ll need supplies not only to get through the storm, but perhaps for the long aftermath, NOAA said.
- Get an insurance inspection and document your property. Contact your insurance company or agent now to ask for an insurance inspection to make sure you have enough insurance to repair or replace your home or belongings. Remember that housing and tenant insurance doesn’t cover floods, so you’ll need individual insurance for them. Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or through your national flood insurance program.
- Create a family communication plan. NOAA says you should take the time to write down your hurricane plans and share them with your family. Determine where family gatherings are to be met and include out-of-town locations in case of evacuation.
- It strengthens your home. Now is the time to improve the home’s ability to withstand hurricanes. Cut the wood, attach storm shutters, accordion shutters, impact glass, and seal the outside of the wall opening.
