Dothan, Ala.– (WDNews) The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be a busy one, with the National Weather Service forecasting a 60% chance of above-normal activity. The season officially runs from June 1 through November 30, and the outlook includes as many as 13 to 19 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes, and 3 to 5 major hurricanes with winds exceeding 111 mph.
While the forecast doesn’t predict where storms will hit, the elevated activity increases the potential threat to Alabama. That’s why Alabama Power says it’s already fully prepared to respond to any severe weather and storm-related power outages.
“We are prepped and ready for hurricane season,” said Scott Moore, senior vice president of Power Delivery. “That’s part of our commitment to providing dependable service for customers.”
Alabama Power says it’s relying on advanced outage prevention technology that can isolate problems and reroute electricity to limit the number of homes and businesses affected. During severe weather earlier this year, that system kept nearly 30,000 additional customers from experiencing long-term outages.
The company also emphasizes the importance of vegetation management, keeping trees and brush clear from power lines across nearly 200,000 acres statewide — a key effort in one of the most forested states in the U.S.
Moore added that while outages during hurricanes are unavoidable, Alabama Power’s priority is to restore power quickly and safely, with help from outside contractors if needed.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware and have a plan in place as the active season gets underway.
