U.S. braces for tumultuous hurricane season

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• Forecasters are monitoring the first potential tropical storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with heavy rains expected from Florida to the Carolinas. 5s
• NOAA predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal hurricane season, expecting 6 to 10 hurricanes, at least three of which could be category three or higher. 25s
• Last year's hurricane season was one of the costliest on record. 39s
• Significant funding cuts have affected FEMA and NOAA, with FEMA losing about one-third of its staff and uncertainty about its future role. 49s
• Despite these challenges, agency representatives say they are prepared, with FEMA reopening training centers and the hurricane center fully staffed. 1m 28s