Powerful Storms in the Western U.S. and Northern Plains; Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat Across the Central Gulf Coast

A powerful storm system will continue to bring heavy mountain snow, rain, high winds, and hazardous marine conditions to the Pacific Northwest and northern California through midweek. Gusty winds and locally heavy snow are possible over portions of the Northern and Central Plains. Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding risks continue across the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

El Niño/La Niña Information

La Niña Watch

ENSO-neutral conditions are in place.
A transition to La Niña is likely during autumn.

Weekly Update

The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) creates a weekly ENSO summary (with graphics), available in pdf or ppt formats.

Monthly Update - ENSO Diagnostic Discussion

This monthly summary from CPC is also available in pdf and Word formats.

ENSO Blog

This collaborative blog discusses the latest about El Niño and La Niña.

All About ENSO

An Introduction to the El Niño/Southern Oscillation

The above link provides a basic overview of ENSO (El Niño/Southern Oscillation). Various links to other summaries and tutorials are also provided.

An Explanation of ENSO Indices

Descriptions of various ENSO indices are accompanied by an explanation of how the indices are used to detect/declare an El Niño or La Niña event.

Teleconnections

El Niño and La Niña primarily affect the weather during the cold season. What effects does the ENSO phase have on North Texas? Click the Teleconnections link to find out!

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