2025 Hurricane Season in Oaxaca: What to Expect
According to the Miami International Hurricane Center and Mexico’s National Meteorological Service (SMN), a total of 36 meteorological systems are expected to form in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans during the 2025 season. This forecast has been confirmed by the Mexican Navy (Semar), through its Deputy Directorate of Oceanography, Hydrography, and Meteorology.
In Oaxaca, the 2025 hurricane season is expected to be particularly active, especially in the Gulf of Tehuantepec and along the Oaxacan coast near Huatulco and Pinotepa Nacional. Estimates suggest that up to eight of these systems could reach Category 5—the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson scale. As a result, authorities are urging residents in coastal areas to stay alert and follow ongoing prevention and monitoring efforts.
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When Does the 2025 Hurricane Season Start in Mexico?
The official start dates for the 2025 tropical cyclone season differ depending on the ocean:
- Pacific Ocean (including the coast of Oaxaca): begins May 15.
- Atlantic Ocean: begins June 1.
- End date for both: November 30.
Although storms can form before or after these dates, the most intense activity is expected during this period. States such as Guerrero, Veracruz, Quintana Roo, Oaxaca, and Yucatán are advised to remain attentive to official updates and bulletins.
Preventative measures are already underway. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) and the National Water Commission (Conagua) have activated early warning protocols, including Civil Protection operations, to help reduce risks from potential cyclones.
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What Will the First Hurricane of 2025 Be Named?
Hurricane names are assigned by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and are reused every six years, unless a name is retired due to the severity of a past storm. For 2025, the first named storm in the Pacific will be called Alvin.
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What Causes Cyclones to Form?
Starting in May, rising ocean temperatures and shifts in atmospheric currents create favorable conditions for the development of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Pacific region. This includes parts of Mexico and Central America and directly affects the Oaxacan coast.
2025 Cyclone Forecast for the Pacific Ocean:
- 1 tropical depression
- 8 tropical storms
- 6 moderate hurricanes (Category 1 and 2)
- 4 intense hurricanes (Category 3, 4, and 5)
Stay Informed
For all Oaxacan news and Hurricane updates, it’s best to follow local news media on Facebook. Best to Follow:
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