El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South
Summary
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says a strong El Nino weather pattern is developing in the Pacific Ocean. This El Nino could become one of the most powerful since 1950 and may cause more rain and warmer temperatures in the southern United States this fall and winter.Key Facts
- El Nino is a natural warming of the equatorial Pacific Ocean that affects weather worldwide.
- NOAA predicts an 81% chance that this El Nino will become very strong by fall 2024.
- Ocean temperatures related to this El Nino are near record highs for this time of year.
- Human-caused climate change has added to the ocean warming linked to this El Nino.
- The last super strong El Nino in 1997-1998 caused severe weather, thousands of deaths, and billions in damages.
- This El Nino may bring wetter conditions and higher temperatures across the U.S. South during winter.
- Scientists say this event is unusual but not completely unprecedented.
- Strong El Ninos increase the chances of extreme weather but don’t guarantee it.
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