On May 15, the United Kingdom Met Office (UKMO) predicted 14 named storms, with a 70% chance that the number would be between 10 and 18, and nine hurricanes with a 70% chance that the number would be between 4 and 14.
On May 15, the United Kingdom Met Office (UKMO) issued a forecast of a slightly above-average season. Based on pre-season ocean temperatures, UKMO predicted 14 named storms with a 70% chance that the number would be between 10 and 18 and 9 hurricanes with a 70% chance that the number would be between 4 and 14.