CLIMATE OF INDIA
EL NINO AND SOUTHERN OSCILLATIONS
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creating larger waves at the beach
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more thunderstorms and crows flying around
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dry and hot
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wetter and more flood-prone
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Detailed explanation-1: -This shift can in turn alter the jet stream pattern that affects storm tracks across the U.S. How will this affect the weather here in Georgia? Such shifts in the jet stream pattern during El Niño events typically result in above normal precipitation and below normal temperatures for portions of the state.
Detailed explanation-2: -El Niño has averaged 23.3 flood events per year with a majority of the river flooding events occurring during the strong El Niño phase.
Detailed explanation-3: -El Niño causes the Pacific jet stream to move south and spread further east. During winter, this leads to wetter conditions than usual in the Southern U.S. and warmer and drier conditions in the North. El Niño also has a strong effect on marine life off the Pacific coast.
Detailed explanation-4: -Whereas, during a La Niña, Georgia is typically warmer than normal and the southern portion is typically abnormally dry. Of course, there are exceptions to these patterns during the season and it’s important to remember that no single weather event can be tied to either an El Niño or La Niña phase.