2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Names: A Comprehensive List

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner. As we approach the peak of the season, it’s important to be prepared for the potential of tropical storms and hurricanes. One way to do that is to familiarize yourself with the names that will be used for the storms this year.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) maintains a list of names that are used for tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. The list is divided into six basins, and the Atlantic basin includes the names of tropical storms and hurricanes that form in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. The names are chosen from a rotating list of names that are repeated every six years. However, if a storm is particularly deadly or destructive, its name may be retired and replaced with a new name.

The names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season are as follows: Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don, Emily, Franklin, Gert, Harold, Idalia, Joaquin, Kate, Larry, Mindy, Nicholas, Odette, Peter, Rose, Sam, Teresa, Victor, and Wanda. These names are all common names that are easily recognizable and memorable. By knowing the names of the storms, you can stay informed about the latest weather forecasts and warnings, and you can be better prepared for the potential of a hurricane.

Hurricane Claudette

Hurricane Claudette was a weak but deadly tropical cyclone that impacted the Gulf Coast of the United States in June 2025. It was the third named storm and first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

Storm History

Claudette originated from a tropical wave that emerged from the coast of Africa on June 11th. The wave moved westward across the Atlantic Ocean, gradually developing organized convection. On June 14th, it became a tropical depression, and the next day, it strengthened into Tropical Storm Claudette.

Claudette continued to intensify as it approached the Gulf Coast. On June 16th, it reached hurricane status with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. However, it weakened slightly before making landfall near Venice, Louisiana, on June 17th, with winds of 70 mph.

Impact

Hurricane Claudette brought heavy rainfall to the Gulf Coast, leading to widespread flooding. Several rivers and streams overflowed their banks, inundating homes and businesses. The storm also produced strong winds that caused power outages and downed trees. Additionally, the storm surge caused significant damage to coastal communities.

State	Fatalities
Louisiana	6
Alabama	2
Mississippi	1

Tragically, Hurricane Claudette claimed the lives of nine people, including six in Louisiana, two in Alabama, and one in Mississippi. The majority of the fatalities occurred due to drowning.

Hurricane Danny

Hurricane Danny will be the fourth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. It is expected to form over the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean in mid-August.

Track and Intensity Forecast

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) predicts that Danny will move west-northwestward across the tropical Atlantic, gradually strengthening as it approaches the Lesser Antilles. The storm is forecast to reach hurricane status by the end of the week and continue to intensify as it approaches Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Potential Impacts

Danny is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. The NHC warns of potential flooding and mudslides, especially in mountainous areas. The storm could also cause damage to infrastructure and property.

Preparations

Residents in the path of Danny are urged to monitor the storm’s progress and make necessary preparations. This includes securing loose items around their homes, stocking up on food and water, and planning evacuation routes if necessary. Local authorities are also advised to activate their emergency response plans.

Historical Context

The name “Danny” has been used for six previous Atlantic hurricanes, the most recent being in 1997. Of these storms, three reached hurricane status, and one, Hurricane Danny in 1997, was a Category 4 hurricane.

2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Names

Name
Alex
Bonnie
Colin
Danielle
Earl
Fiona
Gaston
Hermine
Ian
Julia

Tropical Storm Grace

Tropical Storm Grace formed over the tropical Atlantic Ocean on August 14, 2025, and quickly reached tropical storm strength. It moved west-northwestward for several days, gradually strengthening before making landfall in Belize on August 19. Grace brought heavy rainfall and flooding to Belize and Mexico, causing significant damage.

After making landfall, Grace weakened to a tropical depression and turned north-northwestward. It crossed the Yucatan Peninsula and entered the Gulf of Mexico on August 20. Grace gradually regained some strength and made another landfall in Louisiana on August 22. It then moved inland and dissipated over Arkansas on August 23.

Impacts

Country	Fatalities	Damage (USD)
Belize	2	$100 million
Mexico	3	$150 million
United States	1	$200 million

Belize

Grace brought heavy rainfall to Belize, causing flooding and mudslides. The Belize River overflowed its banks, submerging several villages. The storm also damaged homes and businesses, and destroyed crops. At least two people were killed in Belize due to the storm.

Mexico

Grace also brought heavy rainfall to Mexico, causing flooding and mudslides. The storm damaged homes and businesses, and destroyed crops. Three people were killed in Mexico due to the storm.

United States

Grace made landfall in Louisiana as a tropical storm, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding to the state. The storm also caused damage to homes and businesses. One person was killed in the United States due to the storm.

Hurricane Julian

Hurricane Julian was the tenth named storm and the fifth hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Julian developed from a tropical wave that emerged off the coast of Africa on August 24. The system gradually organized as it moved westward across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming a tropical depression on August 26 and a tropical storm on August 27. Julian continued to strengthen, reaching hurricane status early on August 29.

Hurricane Julian continued to intensify as it approached the Lesser Antilles, and it made landfall on the island of Dominica as a Category 2 hurricane on August 30. Julian crossed the island and emerged into the Caribbean Sea, where it rapidly strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane on August 31. Julian maintained its Category 4 status as it moved northward through the Caribbean Sea, passing just east of Puerto Rico.

On September 2, Hurricane Julian turned westward and began to weaken as it approached the Bahamas. Julian made landfall on the island of Grand Bahama as a Category 2 hurricane on September 3, and it continued to weaken as it crossed the island. Julian emerged into the Atlantic Ocean on September 4 as a Category 1 hurricane, and it gradually weakened as it moved northward. Julian eventually became a post-tropical cyclone on September 6, and it dissipated over the western Atlantic Ocean on September 7.

Impacts

Hurricane Julian caused significant damage and loss of life throughout its path. In Dominica, the hurricane caused widespread flooding and landslides, destroying hundreds of homes and leaving thousands homeless. The hurricane also caused extensive damage to the island’s infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and power lines.

In Puerto Rico, Hurricane Julian caused flooding and power outages, but no major damage or loss of life was reported. In the Bahamas, the hurricane caused flooding and wind damage, but no major damage or loss of life was reported. Overall, Hurricane Julian caused an estimated $1 billion in damage and 15 deaths.

Name	Date	Maximum Winds (mph)	Pressure (mb)
Julian	August 24 – September 7, 2025	130	942