A Super El Niño is likely to develop in the October-December time frame, according to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center. This could bring significant impacts to the United States, including Oklahoma.
Temperature Impacts
Winter temperatures tend to be warmer than normal across the northern parts of the country and below-average readings mainly in the southern tier of states. Oklahoma can be impacted during some El Niño seasons, but areas just to the south from Texas to Florida have a higher likelihood of experiencing cooler than average temperatures.
Precipitation trends are more likely to impact Oklahoma with wetter conditions observed more frequently. This is especially true for Southern Oklahoma. Northern regions of the country and the Upper Midwest states through the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. often experience drier spells with drought conditions developing or intensifying.
Hurricane Impacts
Hurricane regions can also experience significant impacts. Lighter wind shear over the Eastern Pacific often leads to an increase in tropical activity. Some of those storms can spread excessive moisture northeast through Mexico into Oklahoma.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
