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Highlights of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

• No U.S. hurricane landfalls: For the first time since 2015, no hurricanes made landfall in the United States.
• Only one U.S. storm: Tropical Storm Chantal came ashore near Litchfield Beach, bringing heavy rain and flooding to the Grand Strand and southeastern North Carolina.
• Major impact elsewhere: Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica, leaving dozens dead and causing millions in damages. It was the strongest hurricane to ever hit Jamaica and one of the strongest landfalls in Atlantic history.
• Four major hurricanes: Erin, Gabrielle, Humberto, and Melissa reached major hurricane status. All except Gabrielle intensified into Category 5 storms.
• Steering currents spared the U.S.: Despite several powerful systems, atmospheric patterns prevented them from striking the U.S., highlighting how influential storm tracks can be.

Broader Context

• The season underscored both the destructive potential of hurricanes and the importance of storm paths in determining impacts.
• While the U.S. avoided catastrophe, the Caribbean—especially Jamaica—suffered severe consequences.