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- 1Storms on Both U.S. Coasts Highlight El Niño's Strength●With Storms on 2 Sides of the U.S., El Niño Shows Its Might
The United States is facing severe storms on opposite coasts at the same time, a pattern being attributed to the strength of the current El Niño. The climate phenomenon, driven by unusually warm Pacific Ocean waters, is influencing weather systems nationwide, with heavy storms hitting both the East and West coasts simultaneously and drawing attention to El Niño's far-reaching impact.
- 2What is a Kelvin wave and why it matters for California●What is a Kelvin wave? The underwater pulse that could impact California
A Kelvin wave is a pulse of unusually warm water that travels eastward along the equator beneath the ocean surface. Meteorologists are watching a developing Kelvin wave because it can push warmer water toward the US West Coast, potentially influencing ocean temperatures, marine life, and weather patterns in California, and hinting at whether an El Niño event may form later this year.