Hurricane Season Warning Issued as ‘Super’ El Niño Possible
Summary
Weather experts say that a "super" El Niño might occur, affecting the Atlantic hurricane season. Although El Niño can decrease the number of hurricanes, warm ocean waters in the Atlantic might still lead to strong storms.Key Facts
- El Niño is a weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean that can affect global weather, including the hurricane season.
- El Niño generally causes fewer hurricanes in the Atlantic but more in the Eastern and Central Pacific.
- AccuWeather predicts 11 to 16 named storms, with 4 to 7 hurricanes this season.
- There is a 15% chance of a "super" El Niño, which means ocean temperatures are 2 degrees Celsius above average.
- El Niño could increase wind shear in the Atlantic, making it harder for storms to form.
- Warm ocean waters in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf could still lead to intense storms.
- The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1 and ends on November 30.
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