Up to five major hurricanes, classified as category 3 or higher, are predicted to form in the Atlantic Ocean before the end of November, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
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The National Weather Service office for the Houston and Galveston region is monitoring a low-pressure disturbance over the Gulf that has a 40% chance of developing into a tropical depression as it tracks westward.
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Regardless of how the system develops, the National Weather Service said in a Wednesday morning update that "a surge of tropical moisture could enhance the risk of showers and thunderstorms" in Southeast Texas by the end of the week.
President Trump says FEMA should be eliminated, and that states should take on more responsibility for responding to and preparing for extreme weather and other disasters. That would mean big changes for Houstonians and millions of other Americans.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting the potential for 13-19 named storms during the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which starts in June.
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Warmer ocean temperatures, forecasts for weak wind shear and a more active West African Monsoon are expected to contribute to an above-normal season, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Ahead of an Atlantic hurricane season predicted to be more active than average, a survey conducted by Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research found that few residents of the region feel "very well-prepared" for the next disaster.
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Based on 2024 survey results released earlier this month, the Kinder Institute found that 8% of Harris County residents reported feeling "very well-prepared" for a disaster, while 58% of respondents felt at least "somewhat prepared." Residents had completed an average of 4 out of 10 preparedness actions recommended by FEMA.
Fort Bend County partnered with Clear Channel Outdoor to post a digital billboard in Stafford with a countdown to the Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June through November.
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Experts predict this year's Atlantic hurricane season will be 125% more active than average, with 17 named storms expected.
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There is a 33% chance that a major hurricane will make landfall this year somewhere along the Gulf Coast from the Florida panhandle to Brownsville in far south Texas, according to researchers at Colorado State University.
CenterPoint Energy on Thursday said the company is on track to strengthen Houston's energy resiliency ahead of the 2025 hurricane season.
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