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El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Indicators

Description

This webpage from the NOAA National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center provides current information related to the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), including forecasts for the United States.

The current conditions section includes maps and animations for sea surface temperatures, tropical outgoing longwave radiation, and winds.

In addition to maps of current conditions, the page also offers links to: 

  • Historical Information
  • Outlooks
  • Expert Discussions/Assessments
  • Diagnostic and Attribution Tools
  • Educational Materials, and
  • References

 

Details

Hazards
Extreme Heat
Flooding – General
High Winds
Assets
Natural Areas and Wildlife
Water Infrastructure – General
Sources
National Weather Service | Climate Prediction Center
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