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Heavy Rain in the Southern U.S.; Active Weather Continues in Alaska

A storm system will bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flooding threats to portions of the Southern Plains today, the Lower Mississippi Valley Saturday, and the Southeast into the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. Another Bering system will impact the Alaskan West Coast and Central Interior through the weekend bringing moderate to heavy snow, high winds, and/or some blizzard conditions. Read More >

Rainfall Variations During ENSO


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

El Nino Year (0) Year (+1)
Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall
101% 102% 99% 91% 75% 72% 100% 102%
La Nina Year (0) Year (+1)
Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall
85% 110% 82% 111% 124% 149% 84% 98%