The season got off to a late start on March 2, when a tropical depression finally formed near Pony. The depression finally strengthened into the first storm of the year. Ana strengthened further into a 70 mph tropical storm before striking Pony. The storm lasted from March 2-4.
On March 26, the Oceanian Hurricane Center (OHC) began investigating an area of interest just off the coast of Southern Wuhu. The tropical wave began to enter favorable conditions on March 27, allowing increasing development. The tropical wave was entering waters of at least 80°F, much warmer than average in this area for March. The tropical wave became an invest on March 28, and the storm later became a tropical storm. The storm was named Bret, and had winds of 60 mph upon formation. Bret did not last long, however, and was sheared apart by March 31.
