Met Office predicts a less active 2011 tropical storm season
The Met Office is expecting a less active 2011 North Atlantic tropical storm season with 13 tropical storms forecast between June and November, compared to the 19 that took place in 2010.
According to the Met Office there is a 70% chance that the number will be in the range of 10 to 17 - which is close to the 1980-2010 long-term average of 12.
The most likely Accumulated Cyclone Energy
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