50 years of El Niño data
Meteorologists can look back over 50 years of data to confirm the tried-and-true relationship between El Niño and reduced Atlantic hurricane activity.
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El Niño, Atlantic vs. Pacific Hurricane Season
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Ryan Ward explains El Niño's suppressing effect on Atlantic hurricanes, with NOAA forecasting 3–6 storms, while the eastern Pacific may see increased activity. [1] — Ryan Ward "El Niño means the Pacific Ocean is warmer than average, which shifts wind patterns over the Atlantic and reduces hurricane formation. NOAA …" 10:30
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