Is El Niño making storms and flash floods in the Southwest worse?
Summary
Experts say El Niño is adding moisture to the air that can fuel storms and worsen heavy rain and flooding in the Southwest. Scientists describe the latest El Niño as particularly extreme.Key Facts
- El Niño is a natural warming cycle in the Pacific Ocean.
- El Niño warms Pacific waters and can add moisture to the air.
- That moisture can fuel passing storms.
- Experts say El Niño is intensifying heavy rains and floods in the Southwest.
- El Niño events can occur irregularly every couple of years.
- Scientists say the latest El Niño is particularly extreme.
- Meteorologist Jeff Masters called it a “super duper El Niño.”
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