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Tropical Storm Andrea has been named as the first storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2025, an advisory from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Tuesday.
"Andrea becomes the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season," an NHC spokesperson told Newsweek. "The storm is currently about 1,205 miles west of the Azores and does not pose any threat to land. Additionally, there are no indirect risks to the U.S. associated with this system."
Why It Matters
The Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1, has seen a quiet start, whereas several tropical storms and hurricanes have already formed in the Pacific Ocean, which began its season two weeks earlier on May 15.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is anticipating an above-average Atlantic hurricane season this year, although not as active as last year.
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What To Know
Andrea, shown on the NHC map, is moving east-northeast at about 17 mph with sustained maximum winds of 40 miles per hour, according to the alert.
The storm is expected to continue on its path for at least another day, the NHC said. The forecast anticipates it will maintain tropical storm strength through Tuesday night but weaken into a post-tropical depression by Wednesday morning.
There are no expected hazards to land or current warnings for any coastal communities. However, AccuWeather reported that Tropical Storm Andrea could cause issues for central Atlantic shipping and cruise interests.
The storm is several hundred miles east-northeast of Bermuda but is not expected to cause any dangerous wave action for Bermuda. There will likely be no indirect impacts for the U.S.
Wind shear will cause the storm to dissolve within the next day, AccuWeather reported.
NOAA anticipates between 13 and 19 named storms forming during this year's Atlantic hurricane season, with six to 10 strengthening into hurricanes and three to five strengthening into major hurricanes.
What People Are Saying
AccuWeather meteorologist Peyton Simmers said in a report: "The lifespan of the storm is limited, as we are noticing a significant amount of disruptive breezes (wind shear) in the area."
NHC said in a public advisory: "Little change in strength is expected today. Weakening is expected to begin tonight, with Andrea dissipating by Wednesday night."
What Happens Next
The next advisory regarding Tropical Storm Andrea will be issued at 5 p.m. ET. Aside from Andrea, no tropical activity is expected in the Atlantic over the next several days.
Meanwhile, the NHC is monitoring another disturbance in the Eastern Pacific several hundred miles offshore of Central America. This disturbance has a 70 percent chance of strengthening into a tropical storm within the next seven days.
Updates 6/24/25, 12:03 p.m. and 12:41 p.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information and comment from the National Hurricane Center.
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