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Record Temperatures Expected Across the Southern US; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central US

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today across the southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Dry and gusty winds will produce elevated to critical fire weather in the central and southern Plains and elevated conditions over portions of the Desert Southwest on Friday. Read More >

Rainfall Variations During ENSO


Palau Seasonal Rainfall Variations During ENSO
(Values are % of normal)

El Nino Year (0) Year (+1)
Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall
85% 100% 102% 79% 88% 82% 107% 103%
La Nina Year (0) Year (+1)
Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall
80% 95% 92% 122% 128% 111% 81% 95%