El Niño's Impact on Winter Weather Across the US

As the hurricane season approaches its final month, the impact of the strengthening El Niño on the season's activity remains uncertain. While El Niño is typically associated with decreased hurricane activity in the Atlantic, this year has seen 20 storms and six hurricanes, contrary to expectations. Factors such as the Madden-Julian Oscillation and climate change may have a more significant influence on the season than El Niño. Climate experts suggest that traditional weather patterns are evolving due to climate change, making it challenging for forecasters to predict the level of activity in the remaining weeks of the season.