Be Ready, Louisiana & Texas: 2025 Hurricane Season Names

(KNGT-FM) - If you live in Louisiana or Texas, we know hurricanes aren’t anything new. We’ve seen some of the worst weather, including Hurricanes Rita, Harvey, Laura, Ike, and others.

According to reports, the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season looks like it might be busy. With Hurricane Season officially underway, we are taking a look at what the names will be for this season.

Colorado State University's forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is more active than usual:

• 17 named storms total
• 9 of those strengthening into hurricanes
• 4 expected to escalate to major hurricane status (Category 3+ with winds ≥111 mph)

BE PREPARED FOR A HURRICANE

The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season began on Sunday, and residents should already be preparing for the potential of a dangerous storm.

• FUEL UP - Top off your tank early. Gas stations get packed once a storm is named.
• GET IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS READY - Keep IDs, insurance info, and anything legal or medical in a waterproof folder or Ziploc. You’ll thank yourself later.
• PREPARE YOUR HOUSE - Check your generator, trim trees, clear your yard of loose items, and have a way to board up windows if needed.
• KNOW YOUR EVACUATION AREA AND PLAN - Know if you’re in an evacuation area and have a place to go if things get bad. Make a plan with family or friends.
• STAY UP TO DATE - Follow local news, download weather apps, and listen to your local radio (like Gator 99.5!) for updates and emergency info.
• HAVE CASH - If the power goes out, card machines may not work. Keep some emergency cash on hand.
• STOCK UP EARLY - Don’t wait until a storm is on the news. Grab water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, phone chargers, a first-aid kit, and baby/pet supplies if needed.

2025 ATLANTIC HURRICANE NAMES

How do they come up with Hurricane Names? Hurricane names are picked years in advance by the World Meteorological Organization—they rotate through six name lists and retire any that are tied to especially deadly or costly storms.

• Andrea
• Barry
• Chantal
• Dexter
• Erin
• Fernand
• Gabrielle
• Humberto
• Imelda
• Jerry
• Karen
• Lorenzo
• Melissa
• Nestor
• Olga
• Pablo
• Rebekah
• Sebastien
• Tanya
• Van
• Wendy