in december 1994, csu predicted that only 12 named storms would form and 8 of those would become hurricanes; 3 major hurricanes were projected. csu noted an above average season due to expectations that the existing el niño would dissipate, while a la niña would develop by the summer of 1995. additionally, the western areas of the sahara desert were predicted to have the fourth or fifth rainiest season since 1970. a year with heavier precipitation in this region usually correlates with an active atlantic hurricane season. in april 1995, csu revised their forecast, decreasing the number of named storms to 10, hurricanes to 6, and major hurricanes to 2. however, in june, csu reverted to their december forecast, which called for 12 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. the forecast by the wrc in early 1995 was 10 named storms and 6 hurricanes, with no prediction on the number of major hurricanes.