The term ‘Super El Niño’ is catching extra attention in the media. This is just another way to say we’ve observed strong indications of a strong El Niño.
The correct terms to classify an outstanding El Niño are Strong El Niño or Very Strong El Niño.
The exaggeration doesn’t mean we’re expecting to see intense changes in our weather. Instead, it means we could have a cooler winter with above-average precipitation.
KEY POINTS:
- ‘Super El Niño’ is no different than saying a strong El Niño.
- Texas is in a better position to see more rain, though not guaranteed.
WHAT IS EL NIÑO/LA NIÑA?
El Niño and La Niña are natural weather patterns that happen in the Pacific Ocean…