Ahead of the official start of hurricane season on June 1, officials at the National Hurricane Center are brushing off concerns over widespread cuts at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offices — and reminding people about the importance of readiness instead.

A 55-year-old Chinese man was accidentally swept more than 28,000 feet over Northwest China while testing a paraglider harness. A powerful updraft of wind lifted him far above the tallest buildings in the world. NBC News' Steve Patterson has more on the dramatic accident.

NOAA forecasts an above-average 2025 hurricane season with up to 19 named storms, including 6–10 hurricanes and 3–5 major ones. Officials highlighted better tools for earlier warnings, improved surge and flood maps, and a push for faster emergency response. Peak season outlook comes in August.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said it’s fully staffed and ready for the 2025 hurricane season, which officially kicks off on June 1.

Every year in May, the National Hurricane Center releases its Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast in preparation for the season. 2025 is expected to continue the trend of recent years with above-average hurricane activity. Below is the predictive forecast chart from the National Hurricane Center of NOAA.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its predictions for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said it’s fully staffed and ready for the 2025 hurricane season, which officially kicks off on June 1. Evyn Moon reports.

The first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic season will be Andrea. Here's the National Hurricane Center's daily outlook as of 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28. The National Hurricane Center said there ...

The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, with NOAA predicting an active year and the National Hurricane Center introducing new tools to highlight storm hazards.