Forum:Prediction Intercomparison/EPTPC/2013/Outlooks/09

SEPTEMBER OUTLOOK

For the entire Pacific basin, slightly below average activity is expected, in continuation with the current trends. Nine to eleven tropical cyclones of at least tropical storm strength are expected to form.

W | C | E TS 5-8 0-1 3-5 TY 2-3  0  1-2 TY3 1-2 0  0-1

-- XPAC 9-11

In the West Pacific, several typhoons are anticipated. Because Central Pacific activity is uncommon, storms are more likely to form and not intensify greater than hurricane strength, and as such are marked as 0 being expected, although it is possible one may occur in the month of September.

In the South Pacific, no activity is expected.