November 30 marked the official end of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. According to NOAA, the season was “notable for its striking contrast — alternating between periods of relative calm and bursts of intense activity, producing very powerful storms.” Overall, the season was near average in terms of named storms and major hurricanes, but below average for hurricane count. In total, it produced 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes, including 3 Category 5 hurricanes. By comparison, an average season typically records 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes.

The final storm of the season, Hurricane Melissa, reached Category 5 strength and became the costliest hurricane in Jamaica’s history. With winds of 185 mph and a minimum central pressure of 892 mb, Melissa devastated Jamaica in late October, claiming over 100 lives and causing damages exceeding US $10 billion. The storm also impacted Hispaniola, Cuba, and the Bahamas.

For Saint Lucia, the season was relatively quiet. Apart from a few rainfall events that caused localized flooding, the most significant was the heavy rains of October 10, which led to the closure of schools. During such events, the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services issued several CAP alerts to keep the public informed.

Looking ahead, the recently concluded Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) in Saint Kitts projects a drier‑than‑normal start to the dry season (December 2025 – February 2026). However, the Meteorological Services reminds the public that severe weather can still occur outside the official hurricane season.

We therefore urge all Saint Lucians to remain vigilant and to follow weather updates, advisories, and bulletins from the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, as well as announcements from the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO).

The next hurricane season will run from June 1 to November 30, 2026. We wish all Saint Lucians a safe and blessed holiday season.