Key facts
- An El Nino climate event has officially begun.
- Indicators include a strong westerly wind burst.
- Intense Madden Julian oscillation is a contributing factor.
- A negative phase southern oscillation index also indicates El Nino.
- The U.S. Medium-range Outlook emphasizes heat on the West and East Coasts, with cooler temperatures expected in the Central U.S.
- Emerging dryness is noted in the Central U.S. while the Southwest Wet Monsoon is strong.
The report from AgResource Company states that an El Nino climate event has officially begun. The indicators for this onset include a strong westerly wind burst, an intense Madden Julian oscillation, and a negative phase southern oscillation index. These meteorological phenomena collectively signal the transition to an El Nino pattern, which typically influences global weather systems. The U.S. Medium-range Outlook emphasizes heat on the West and East Coasts, with cooler temperatures expected in the Central U.S. Emerging dryness is noted in the Central U.S. while the Southwest Wet Monsoon is strong.