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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Rainfall Variations During ENSO


Chuuk/FSM Seasonal Rainfall Variations During ENSO
(Values are % of normal)

El Nino Year (0) Year (+1)
Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall
119% 111% 97% 82% 71% 74% 109% 104%
La Nina Year (0) Year (+1)
Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall
76% 94% 88% 107% 115% 123% 102% 103%