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This just in from the NOAA: El Niño arrives; Expected to persist through winter 2009-10

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on July 9, 2009 at 9:10 am

From the NOAA, this press release:

NOAA scientists today announced the arrival of El Niño, a climate phenomenon with a significant influence on global weather, ocean conditions and marine fisheries. El Niño, the periodic warming of central and eastern tropical Pacific waters, occurs on average every two to five years and typically lasts about 12 months.

NOAA expects this El Niño to continue developing during the next several months, with further strengthening possible. The event is expected to last through winter 2009-10.

“Advanced climate science allows us to alert industries, governments and emergency managers about the weather conditions El Niño may bring so these can be factored into decision-making and ultimately protect life, property and the economy,” said Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator.

Read more from the NOAA by clicking here.

July 9, 2009 · Filed Under Drought, Weather & Snowpack

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