El Niño's Role in the 2017 Hurricane Season
June 1st marks the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season! As we discussed in last week's blog, the NOAA predicts an above-average Atlantic storm season this year, both in numbers and in strength of storms. Today's blog focuses on one of the factors behind this forecast: El Niño! Keep reading to learn what El Niño is exactly and how it plays a role in this year's hurricane season.
El Niño is a cyclical weather phenomenon that occurs every few years. It is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. This oscillation of the ocean-atmosphere system in the tropical Pacific has a global impact on weather patterns. For example, areas across the southern tier of the US often see increased rainfall, which leads to destructive flooding. The cycle begins when warm water in the western tropical Pacific Ocean shifts eastward along the equator toward the coast of South America. Forecasters declare an official El Niño when they see both ocean temperatures and rainfall from storms veer to the east. They also look for prevailing trade winds to weaken and even reverse direction during this phenomenon.
According to the NOAA's latest update, the odds of El Niño's development are slightly lower than 50% during the summer to fall period. While El Niño could return at some point during the 2017 hurricane season, there remains plenty of uncertainty. Unfortunately, the lack of El Niño conditions points to a busier hurricane season than usual. The El Niño phenomenon can strengthen high-altitude winds that swirl over the tropical Atlantic Ocean, making it more difficult for storms to develop. Therefore, with a weak El Niño, we can expect storms to more easily develop into dangerous cyclones. This is why the NOAA is predicting a 70% chance that there will be between 11 and 17 named storms this season. Of those storms, they expect 5-9 hurricanes forming, with 2-4 major hurricanes of a Category 3 or higher.
The most important thing for people to take away from this year's preliminary forecasts is that we won't be having a dead storm season. Therefore, it's important for communities, particularly those on the coast, to prepare for the worst. Big Bags USA® is here to help in regards to flood preparedness. Our innovative flood barrier systems can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs typically associated with rapid deployed systems. For more information you can visit our website, or if you're in need of immediate assistance with flooding, give us a call at 800-337-0537. We have flood barriers ready for immediate delivery and can have product to you in 24 hours if you're located within 500 miles of our warehouse in Camdenton, Missouri.
What is El Niño?
El Niño is a cyclical weather phenomenon that occurs every few years. It is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. This oscillation of the ocean-atmosphere system in the tropical Pacific has a global impact on weather patterns. For example, areas across the southern tier of the US often see increased rainfall, which leads to destructive flooding. The cycle begins when warm water in the western tropical Pacific Ocean shifts eastward along the equator toward the coast of South America. Forecasters declare an official El Niño when they see both ocean temperatures and rainfall from storms veer to the east. They also look for prevailing trade winds to weaken and even reverse direction during this phenomenon.
Will El Niño Play a Role in 2017?
According to the NOAA's latest update, the odds of El Niño's development are slightly lower than 50% during the summer to fall period. While El Niño could return at some point during the 2017 hurricane season, there remains plenty of uncertainty. Unfortunately, the lack of El Niño conditions points to a busier hurricane season than usual. The El Niño phenomenon can strengthen high-altitude winds that swirl over the tropical Atlantic Ocean, making it more difficult for storms to develop. Therefore, with a weak El Niño, we can expect storms to more easily develop into dangerous cyclones. This is why the NOAA is predicting a 70% chance that there will be between 11 and 17 named storms this season. Of those storms, they expect 5-9 hurricanes forming, with 2-4 major hurricanes of a Category 3 or higher.
The most important thing for people to take away from this year's preliminary forecasts is that we won't be having a dead storm season. Therefore, it's important for communities, particularly those on the coast, to prepare for the worst. Big Bags USA® is here to help in regards to flood preparedness. Our innovative flood barrier systems can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs typically associated with rapid deployed systems. For more information you can visit our website, or if you're in need of immediate assistance with flooding, give us a call at 800-337-0537. We have flood barriers ready for immediate delivery and can have product to you in 24 hours if you're located within 500 miles of our warehouse in Camdenton, Missouri.
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