El Nino conditions return to affect weather

[bemildred]

Source: AP

Government scientists said Thursday that the periodic warming of water in the tropical Pacific Ocean, which can affect weather around the world, has returned.

The Pacific had been in what is called a neutral state, but forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say the sea surface temperature climbed to 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit above normal along a narrow band in the eastern equatorial Pacific in June.

In addition, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center said temperatures in other tropical regions are also above normal, with warmer than usual readings as much as 975 feet below the ocean surface.

In general, El Nino conditions are associated with increased rainfall across the east-central and eastern Pacific and with drier than normal conditions over northern Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

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[NMDemDist2]

1. great. just what the Aussies need is more drought.... n/t

[truthisfreedom]

2. Read the whole article... Possibly good news for aantic coast and carribean

[Voice for Peace]

3. how does an el nino affect winters in the northeast?

I know I can look it up, but..

[Bette Noir]

4. Please let it mean a wet year for California.

After three dry ones, we need it badly.