Andrea, first named Atlantic storm of 2025, could form in 2 days

The Atlantic hurricane season is off to an early start, with a weather system in the Atlantic Ocean possibly becoming the first named storm of 2025: Tropical Storm Andrea. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), there’s a 60% chance this system will develop into a tropical storm in the next two days.

Right now, Andrea is moving northwest, away from the U.S. and any land. Meteorologists, including ABC News' Denis Phillips, say there’s no need for anyone in Florida or along the U.S. coast to worry. “Tampa Bay should not be concerned,” Phillips said, pointing out that all weather models show the storm will stay over open water and not come close to land.

If Andrea forms, it will be right on schedule for the season. On average, the first named storm in the Atlantic forms around June 10. Last year, the first storm (Alberto) appeared on June 17.


The name Andrea has been used before, but none of those storms became hurricanes. The last Andrea, in 2019, stayed weak and never threatened land. Earlier Andreas, in 2007 and 2013, caused some flooding but didn’t do major damage.

Forecasters expect the 2025 hurricane season to be busier than usual, with 13 to 19 named storms predicted. This is because the Atlantic Ocean is warmer than normal and weather patterns (like La Niña) make storm development more likely.

Even though Andrea is getting attention, experts want people to remember that not every named storm is dangerous. As meteorologist Greg Dee said, “There’s no need to worry. This system is heading nowhere near people.”

The National Hurricane Center will keep watching Andrea and any other systems that pop up, especially as the busiest part of hurricane season arrives later in the summer. For now, Andrea is just a reminder to stay prepared—but there’s no threat to the U.S. from this storm.