New Jersey faces a 25% chance of a named storm, and an 8% chance of a hurricane this storm season. Experts predict an above average hurricane season with up to 16 named storms, and 3 major storms.
NOAA Has Released Its Forecast For The 2025 Hurricane Season, And NJ Could See A Massive Uptick In The Amount Of Hurricanes We See, As Well The Strength And Power Of The Hurricanes
Many in the Garden State may not realize the season lasts through Nov. 30, but the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the onslaught of Superstorm Sandy may serve as a reminder to some.
As far as what's "normal," NOAA's definition of that itself is changing. Now, an average season will be defined as having 14 named storms, seven of which become hurricanes.