U.S. government scientists forecast an above-normal 2025 hurricane season on Thursday, and said big staffing and budget cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration would not hinder its ability to forecast devastating storms and warn the public.

NOAA is predicting between 13 and 19 named storms in 2025, making it an above-average season.

Extreme storm events are becoming a greater threat to New York, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, in part because storm surge, one of the most dangerous impacts of rota...