Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Central Valley

December-January-February Precipitation

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In the Rio Grande Valley, DJF precipitation is increased during El Niño events with the southern station, Socorro, averaging 135% of the long term average while Albuquerque averages 132% of normal. The impact is greater during strong El Niño events, with above average precipitation occurring during almost all six events at Socorro (166% of normal), and only 136% of the average precipitation at the Albuquerque Sunport.

A description of the graphs is located at the bottom of the page.

winter precip for albuquerque during el nino events

Percent of Longterm Average for all El Niño Events = 132% , for strong El Niño Events = 136%

winter precip for socorro during el nino events

Percent of Longterm Average for all El Niño Events = 135% , for strong El Niño Events = 166%

Precipitation values for 3-month periods during 18 El Niño Events since 1949-50 are plotted with respect to the long term precipitation average, listed to the right of the graph. The precipitation totals for each 3-month period are plotted above or below each bar. Years for which the El Niño Event was considered to be strong are colored in dark green. "M" represents a 3-month period with missing data. Finally, the percents of long term normal for all El Niño events and for the strong El Niño events are listed below each graph.

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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

NWS ABQ - El Nino Winter Precip for CD5