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This article discusses the recent surge in flash floods across the U.S., driven by climate change-induced increased moisture and storm activity, with over 3,000 warnings issued this year, and highlights the quiet tropical Atlantic with no current storm development expected.
Elected leaders express concern that potential budget cuts to FEMA and NOAA could weaken the US government's ability to respond effectively to major weather events, amid ongoing debates about the future of federal emergency response agencies following recent flooding in Texas.
The latest summer weather outlook for the US predicts above-average temperatures for much of the country, with varying precipitation levels. The emergence of La Niña is expected to influence weather patterns, potentially leading to significant heat waves and one of the warmest summers in history. While the Upper Midwest may see close to average temperatures, most regions are likely to experience above-normal rainfall, except for vast areas of the West. The neutral state of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is also expected to impact temperatures and precipitation across the country.
Meteorologists and climate scientists believe that the extreme rainfall in Dubai was not caused by cloud seeding, but rather by natural weather patterns and human-caused climate change. Cloud seeding, a controversial weather modification method, has been difficult to prove effective and is unlikely to produce the amount of rainfall seen in Dubai. While some governments invest in cloud seeding technology in hopes of increasing water supply, experts emphasize that it is not a significant factor in extreme weather events like the recent deluge in the United Arab Emirates.
The "Super El Nino" climate pattern is waning, making way for the opposite La Nina, which is expected to bring cooler-than-average conditions and potentially increase Atlantic hurricane activity. The transition is predicted to occur as early as this summer, with La Nina conditions likely from June to November. This shift could lead to wetter weather in the northern US and southern Alaska, but dry conditions in Southern California and the Southwest, while also temporarily suppressing global temperatures.
California, currently experiencing a wet El Niño winter, may face a shift to drier and cooler conditions with the potential development of La Niña. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a watch for La Niña, which could impact weather patterns in the state. This shift, combined with the influence of climate change, may lead to more extreme weather events, including intense rainfall during El Niño years and more evaporation and drought during La Niña years. The uncertainty surrounding these weather patterns poses challenges for California's water supply and management, with officials emphasizing the need for proactive water management strategies to ensure reliability in the face of potential weather fluctuations.
National forecasters have announced the end of El Niño with no La Niña in sight, leaving the climate in an unpredictable state known as La Nada. This could result in more rainfall for Texas, potentially helping to avoid drought during the summer months. Scientists are closely monitoring La Nada events to understand the future climate patterns.
The current El Niño climate pattern has reached "historically strong" status, with its counterpart La Niña expected to develop later this year. El Niño's impacts on U.S. weather are forecasted to continue through April, bringing ongoing storminess across the southern U.S. and warmer temperatures in the northern U.S. The global temperatures in January 2024 were the warmest on record, and the transition to La Niña could potentially boost hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean later in the year.
Scientists are predicting the arrival of La Niña later this year, which could have major consequences for global weather patterns, including encouraging active Atlantic hurricane seasons and subduing global temperatures. The transition from El Niño to La Niña could reveal important insights into the rate of global warming and climate change, with potential implications for future weather patterns and the frequency of strong El Niño and La Niña events in the coming century.
The current El Niño is one of the strongest on record, labeled as a "super El Niño," but it has already peaked and is expected to weaken. Its influence on global weather, including warmer winters in the northern US and wetter conditions in the southern US, has been notable. El Niño has also impacted weather patterns in South America, Africa, Australia, and parts of Asia. As it transitions to a neutral phase and potentially to La Niña, there are implications for future weather patterns, including the possibility of a more active hurricane season.
Employers in China have been ordered to limit outdoor work due to scorching temperatures as the country grapples with heatwaves, flooding, and drought. Temperatures as high as 40°C (104°F) have been reported in several cities, prompting the weather agency to issue an orange alert for heat. Despite the restrictions, delivery workers for restaurants and online retailers are still working.