| El Nino/Southern Oscillation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Section | Section | Section |
| Description | Impacts | Outlook |
Collapse or Relaxation of Normal Persistent East-to-West Equatorial Tradewinds in Pacific
Migration Westward of Large Atmospheric High Pressure Cell Over South Pacific From Tahiti to Australia
Large Mass of Water Migrates Eastward Across Pacific Ocean from Formation Area Around Indonesian & Philippine Archipelagoes
2 Pulses of Hot Water Hit South American Coast in June
Rebounding Along the Surface Someplace South of Hawaii
Stimulated by Removal of Wind Pressure From the Indonesian Area
Intense droughts in Australa, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Brazil, parts Africa, the Western Pacific Basin Islands, Central America
Milder winters in the Northeast
Wet over the south from Florida to Texas
Alaska and NW regions of Canada and US can be abnormally warm
Hurricane activity minimal in Atlantic Ocean
Rain and flooding to California, Oregon and Washington
When Large Mass of Hot Water Came to Americas
Atmosphere Reacted by Trying to Move Heat Out in 2 ways
Indirect Product of Two Changes in the Atmosphere
During an El Nino Event, South Carolina can expect the following:
Summer Rapidly Disappearing From Memories & Thermometer
Another Part of El Nino Process Starting Up
Start as Moist, Warm, Tropical Jetstream
SC Can Expect Between 120 - 135% Normal Precipitation within 6 - 10 months of the onset of a typical El Nino event
Reserch on Historical Records Show 2 Worrisome Trends