Unlike the last three years, a storm did not form in the month of May or earlier.
Only two storms formed during the time period, which was 5.7 less than average.
The first storm formed on August 29, a very late start.
The first storm of the season formed on August 25.
Although the season officially began on June 1, the first storm did not form until nearly a month later.
The season saw 16 tropical storms form, which is about average.
It is thought the storm had actually formed the previous day.
If this cycle continues, another storm will form in about 2020.
On average, 4 to 6 storms form in this basin every season.
On average, 27 storms form in this basin every year.