El Niño continues to strengthen toward record territory two months into the Atlantic hurricane season
We’re two months into the Atlantic hurricane season, and we’ve seen two named storms so far: one in June and one in July.
Multiple tropical waves are currently moving off the African coast into the Main Development Region of the Atlantic, but hostile winds, Saharan dust and ocean temperatures will determine whether any development actually happens, the FOX Forecast Center said.
The FOX Forecast Center said one thing in favor of tropical system development is sea surface temperatures.
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As we reach the peak of hurricane season in September and beyond, El Niño is expected to continue strengthening, likely reaching “super” status and becoming one of the strongest El Niños ever.
Both Arthur and Bertha formed in these areas.
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An updated El Niño/ Southern Oscillation (ENSO) forecast will drop in mid-August, which will offer more insight into how strong El Niño is likely to be later this year.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
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