70% chance of La Niña, a cold Pacific Ocean pattern, predicted for Aug-Oct by US Climate Prediction Centre.
The US Climate Prediction Centre (CPC) has predicted a 70% chance of La Niña, a climate pattern with cold temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, developing between August and October. The current neutral phase between La Niña and El Niño is expected to continue for several months with a 79% chance of La Niña persisting during November-January. La Niña is associated with floods, droughts, and increased hurricane frequency in the Caribbean.
July 11, 2024
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