La Niña Returns: What It Means for Your Fall Forecast
• La Niña's return is expected to bring cooler temperatures to the northern U.S. and warmer, drier conditions to the South this fall.
• The shifted jet stream due to La Niña may lead to increased rainfall in the Pacific Northwest and prolonged drought in the Southwest.
• An active hurricane season is anticipated in the Southeast due to reduced wind shear, while the Northeast might experience a milder start to winter.
La Niña influences US fall weather patterns
La Niña is back, and it's poised to influence weather patterns across the United States this fall. This climate phenomenon, characterized by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, typically brings about distinct shifts in weather conditions. For many, this means understanding how La Niña could impact their local forecasts, from temperature fluctuations to precipitation levels.
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