Due to moderate wind shear and a stable air mass, the intensity forecast predicted minimal intensification.

Large differences between model predictions can also indicate wind shear in the atmosphere, which could affect the intensity forecast as well.

Because of a lack of shipping near where Claudia existed, intensity forecasts were based almost entirely on satellite presentation.

Although the intensity forecasts were off, the track forecasts were better than usual compared to the ten-year period prior to that year.

Track forecasts were slightly more accurate than the past three years; intensity forecasts were comparable to the previous three seasons.

An advisory issued for the hurricane by the National Hurricane Center could say only that "the intensity forecast remains very problematic."

An audacious research effort, though, has begun to plumb hurricanes for clues that could improve intensity forecasts.

According to the preliminary report on the hurricane, neither track forecasts or intensity forecasts panned out for the storm.

By contrast, intensity forecasts had large errors.

Due to no "immediately identifiable hindrances to further strengthening", intensity forecasts indicated Jose reaching hurricane status by late on October 19.