Tropical Storm Andrea: First Named Storm of the 2025 Atlantic Season

Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Location: Central Subtropical Atlantic

What We Know About Andrea

• Tropical Storm Andrea has officially formed—the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season foxweather.com+1storm2k.org+1apnews.com+1facebook.com+1.

• Current location: About 1,205 miles west of the Azores.

• Intensity: Maximum sustained winds near 40 mph, tracking east-northeast at 17 mph en.wikipedia.org+2apnews.com+2disastercenter.com+2.

• Forecast: Andrea is expected to be short-lived, beginning to weaken Tuesday night and likely dissipating by Wednesday night news.yahoo.com+4apnews.com+4storm2k.org+4.

Why It Matters (and Why It Doesn’t for Us)

• Although a named tropical storm, Andrea remains over open waters and poses no threat to land at this time.

• These early-season storms—like Andrea—can provide valuable data on atmospheric conditions and what to expect as the hurricane season progresses.

Historical Context

• The average date for the first Atlantic-named storm is June 10, making Andrea’s formation right on schedule en.wikipedia.org+4m.economictimes.com+4disastercenter.com+4en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2weather.com+2m.economictimes.com+2.

• Past storms named Andrea include Subtropical Storm Andrea (2007) and Tropical Storm Andrea (2013).

  • In 2007, Andrea remained sub-tropical and offshore but caused strong surf and beach erosion along the Southeast U.S. coast nhc.noaa.gov+15en.wikipedia.org+15disastercenter.com+15.

  • In 2013, Andrea made landfall near Florida's Big Bend, producing tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding along the East Coast en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1.

What to Watch Next

• Expect official advisories to continue throughout today.

• As Andrea moves toward more hostile environments (cooler sea surface temperatures, stronger wind shear), weakening is expected.

• Even a dissipating storm can produce ocean swells or rip currents far from its center—boaters and coastal residents should remain cautious.

What You Should Do

• No immediate action is needed from Rowan County residents—but being aware and informed is always wise.

• Bookmark the National Hurricane Center or your preferred trusted weather source for updates should Andrea track closer to land.

• As the season ramps up, ensure your storm preparedness kit is ready and stay tuned for future alerts.

Bottom Line

Tropical Storm Andrea marks an early milestone for the 2025 season. While it poses no direct threat, it serves as a reminder that hurricane season is underway. Its formation can help forecasters refine models and readiness efforts for storms that could impact land later this summer.