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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Rain and High Winds in Hawaii

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring widespread critical fire weather today across the central and southern High Plains. Heavy rain and thunderstorms may bring flooding to Hawaii through today. High winds across the islands may result in high surf, power outages, property damage, and difficult travel. Read More >

ENSO and Climate Variability


Understanding ENSO (From PMEL)


ENSO Monitor - State of Current Conditions

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El Nino Map



El Nino Temperatures and Anomalies


Climatology and ENSO-Related Climate Variability in the Pacific


Tropical Cyclone Climatology in the Pacific

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