Rare train of cyclones fuelled by historic El Nino make their way across Pacific
Summary
A rare series of strong hurricanes is moving across the Pacific Ocean. These storms, including Hurricane Lowell (Category 5) and Hurricane Karina (Category 4), are fueled by an unusually strong El Nino, a natural climate pattern that warms ocean waters and affects weather worldwide.Key Facts
- Hurricane Lowell has reached Category 5 strength and is moving west, while Hurricane Karina is a Category 4 storm.
- Both hurricanes are expected to pass south and northeast of Hawaii, causing dangerous surf and rip currents.
- Tropical Storm Marie, trailing behind, is expected to become a hurricane soon.
- El Nino warms Pacific waters and reduces wind conditions that usually weaken storms, allowing hurricanes to grow stronger.
- This year’s El Nino has a 69% chance to be the strongest ever recorded.
- El Nino also causes extreme weather in other parts of the world, such as damaging fish populations in Peru and reducing rain in Sudan.
- Hawaii is still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which caused floods and strong winds last month.
- Similar multiple hurricanes fueled by El Nino occurred in 2015 during another intense El Nino event.
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