The nation's top weather agency, where federal job cuts and staffing shortages are stretching forecast resources thin, is predicting 13 to 19 named storms in its 2025 hurricane season outlook released Thursday.

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Warmer ocean temperatures, forecasts for weak wind shear and a more active West African Monsoon are expected to contribute to an above-normal season, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.