The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts predicts a near-average Atlantic hurricane season through September for the U.S., with approximately 12 named storms and five hurricanes expected. The forecast does not cover October through November. Factors influencing the forecast include the absence of La Niña or El Niño conditions and near-normal sea-surface temperatures in the equatorial Atlantic. This contrasts with record-high temperatures in 2023 and 2024, which fueled more intense hurricane seasons.