Satellite Image Shows First Named Storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season
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Tropical Storm Andrea spun to life this week as the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, though the system quickly fizzled out.
Satellite images captured its brief swirl over the open Atlantic.
Why It Matters
Though short-lived, Andrea became the first named system of the Atlantic hurricane season when it formed on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Eastern Pacific has seen a more active start to the season, with several systems already having been named.
What To Know
Satellite imagery shared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Satellite and Information Service on Wednesday showed the system spiraling over the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
We've had our first named storm of the 2025 Hurricane Season! Tropical Storm #Andrea formed yesterday and quickly dissipated. Did you know that NESDIS' Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) plays a role in hurricane preparedness?
Their satellite data products and… pic.twitter.com/jdZDyWQnwC — NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) June 25, 2025
The system formed Tuesday but quickly weakened into a post-tropical area of low pressure, Fox Weather reported.
No land areas were threatened by the system, the outlet said, adding that Andrea remained over the open north Atlantic Ocean, some 950 miles west of the Azores.
It also noted that the system marked the farthest north and east a tropical system formed in the Atlantic in June since 1851.
AccuWeather meteorologist Adam Douty told Newsweek prior to Andrea's formation that strong upper-level winds were disrupting the system, which would likely prevent any "substantial or lasting" development.
"If it does officially become a tropical depression or tropical storm (per the National Hurricane Center), if would be short-lived as it gets swept up into the North Atlantic," Douty said in a Monday email to Newsweek.
"It would dissipate by the middle of the week."
What People Are Saying
The National Weather Service said on X on Wednesday: "Yesterday, Tropical Storm Andrea became the first named storm of this Atlantic Hurricane season. Andrea was short-lived and well out to sea, but served notice that Hurricane season is here. Now is the time to prepare your home and family, before the next storm threatens our coasts."
NOAA Satellites said on X Wednesday: "We've had our first named storm of the 2025 Hurricane Season! Tropical Storm Andrea formed yesterday and quickly dissipated."
Hurricane specialist at Fox Weather Bryan Norcross wrote on X on Wednesday: "If you took a long nap Tuesday, you missed Tropical Storm Andrea. In any case, now we wait for Barry. The 2025 tropical delay continues... and will likely last into July."
Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey said on X on Tuesday: "Tropical Storm Andrea has formed in the Atlantic—the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season. It's far out between Bermuda & the Azores and no threat to land. It should weaken by tomorrow. Stay aware—hurricane season is here."
What Happens Next
The Atlantic hurricane season spans from June through November.
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