Tropical Storm Andrea Forms as First Named Storm of 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Tropical Storm Andrea has formed in the Atlantic with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, expected to dissipate by Wednesday night without affecting land.
Overview
- Tropical Storm Andrea is the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, forming on June 24.
- The storm is located 1,205 miles west of the Azores with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph.
- Andrea is forecasted to move northeast at 17 mph and is expected to dissipate by Wednesday night.
- Currently, there are no watches or warnings in effect for land as the storm poses no immediate hazards.
- Multiple sources, including PBS Newshour and ABC News, report on the storm's formation and current status.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources present a factual and straightforward account of Tropical Storm Andrea, emphasizing its formation and expected weakening. The tone is neutral, focusing on meteorological details without sensationalism. Implicitly, there is a reassurance conveyed through the absence of immediate threats or warnings, reflecting a measured perspective on the storm's impact.
Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said.
The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the hurricane center.
The NHC said the system "continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms" and that environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development of this system.
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"…While the storm itself isn't a major safety concern, it marks the first named storm of what's expected to be a busy and dangerous Atlantic hurricane season."
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Tropical Storm Andrea is located about 1,205 miles west of the Azores, at latitude 36.6 North and longitude 48.9 West.
Andrea has maximum sustained winds near 40 mph and is moving toward the east-northeast at 17 mph.
No watches or warnings are in effect, and the storm is not expected to affect land as it is forecast to dissipate by Wednesday night without hazards to coastal regions.
Andrea is expected to weaken starting Tuesday night and dissipate by Wednesday night, making it a short-lived storm.
Andrea is the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, marking the official start of active tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic this year.
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