
The Atlantic May See Up to 4 Major Hurricanes This Season, New Forecast Says
Here's what to expect for the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season and how to get prepared.
El Niño and La Niña are parts of an oscillation in the ocean-atmosphere system (called the El Niño Southern Oscillation, or ENSO cycle) that can impact weather and climate conditions across the globe. El Niño features warmer-than-average temperatures in the waters of the equatorial Pacific Ocean, while La Niña features colder-than-average waters. Read our stories below on the latest ENSO conditions and research into how the cycle affects global weather patterns.
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