Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on Sunday, and forecasters warn that conditions appear favorable for an active season. Meanwhile, another large plume of Saharan dust is expected to affect the local islands over the coming days.

The National Hurricane Center is introducing a slate of updates ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season kickoff on June 1. Forecasters work to improve their forecasting and warning products every year.

For 2025, the outlet is predicting between 13 and 18 named storms, including seven to 10 hurricanes. It also forecasts between three major hurricanes that reach a strength of Category 3 or above on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale—meaning sustained winds between 111 and 129 mph.