Will there be a super El Niño later this year? Here’s what that would mean
The planet may experience a strong or even a super El Niño later this year, one that could rival the strongest ones in history. … [I]mpacts can include the frequency and location of heat waves, the locations of flooding downpours and drought could focus, where hurricanes may hit, and declining sea ice concentrations. For example, the Western United States could face a hotter than average summer. … Late in the year, a stronger southern branch of the jet stream could influence heavy downpours and the potential for flooding. … That stronger southern jet stream can also increase the chance for flooding wintertime downpours in California.
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