Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. This year, both Colorado State University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting an above-average season.

Whether you have summer travel plans or family and friends in states that experience hurricanes, here's what you should know.

A disturbance forming off the southeastern U.S. coast may become the first storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center posted an alert on Monday evening, warning of a "non-tropical area of low pressure" forecast to form within the next few days.