Irene Sans/Florida Public Radio Emergency Network

The National Hurricane Center has released its official forecast for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season. It calls for above-average activity between 13 and 19 named tropical systems, of which 6 and 10 could become hurricanes, and from these, between 3 and 5 could become major hurricanes. An average season consists of 14 named systems, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes.

Milton finally breaches the West Coast of Florida, and weather will continue threatening lives across the Florida Peninsula.

Much of Florida will experience July-like temperatures, with high heat indices to close the week. Many hot records will be broken or tied.