Seasonal Forecast
See also: Atlantic multidecadal oscillation and Tropical cyclone#Long-term_activity_trendsBy looking at annual variations in various climate parameters, forecasters can make predictions about the overall number and intensity of tropical cyclones that will occur in a given season. For example, when constructing its seasonal outlooks, the Climate Prediction Center in the United States considers the effects of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, 25-40 year tropical cycle, wind shear over the oceans, and ocean surface temperature.
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