Seasonal Tropical Cyclone Activity Forecast Western North Pacific and South China Sea | May 2017

Based on the current climate status and the development of first half of 2017, this report forecasts:

  • Normal cyclone genesis and total landfalls over China are expected.
  • Below normal activity is expected for cyclones impacting South China.
  • Slightly above normal activity is expected for cyclones impacting Eastern China.
  • 23 – 25 Tropical Storms are forecast to form over the Western North Pacific Ocean and South China Sea
  • 10 – 13 Tropical Cyclones are expected to significantly impact China