A rare Atlantic Niña has appeared in the Atlantic tropics, just as a powerful Super El Niño continues to build in the Pacific. These two ocean anomalies may look opposite on the map, but their atmospheric impact is pushing in the same direction, creating an atmospheric shield for the Atlantic hurricane season.
The latest ocean analysis from NOAA CRW shows the main ENSO region is already covered by strong warm El Niño anomalies of 3-4 degrees above normal. The eastern parts show a very rapid onset of strong anomalies at this time of the year. You can also see the Atlantic Niña event as a cold area.
Severe Weather Europe predicts that these conflicting weather patterns may significantly reduce the Atlantic hurricane activity this season.
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