Nov 24, 2025 - Climate
Louisiana ends 2025 hurricane season without any major storms
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Hurricane season is about to end Thursday without a single mainland U.S. landfall for the first time in a decade.
Why it matters: That's welcome news for Louisiana, but doesn't mean future years will be equally calm — especially as climate change continues to warm the oceans, essentially creating hurricane fuel.
The big picture: Just because this year's Atlantic hurricanes steered clear of the continental U.S. doesn't mean it was a gentle season.
- Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica as a Cat 5 storm on Oct. 28.
- It was one of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record and caused at least $10 billion in damage and nearly 100 known deaths in the Caribbean.
- Hurricanes Erin, Gabrielle and Humberto also reached Category 4 or higher in the Atlantic, though none hit the mainland U.S.
Meanwhile, New Orleans closes the book on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
- Thank you for sharing with us why you love New Orleans, even when it's hard.
What's next: FEMA is in limbo.
- Acting FEMA administrator David Richardson recently left his post after just six months and President Trump has suggested massive overhauls of the agency.