End of El Nino could bring active Atlantic hurricane season

The video explains that El Nino occurs when sea surface temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific are warmer than average, causing weaker east winds. Recently, El Nino has ended, transitioning to a neutral state, which brings normal water temperatures and atmospheric conditions to the central and eastern Pacific. This change could lead to a busier Atlantic hurricane season, as El Nino typically suppresses hurricane activity. The NOAA forecasts 10 to 17 named storms, with 5 to 9 becoming hurricanes and 2 to 4 major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or greater.

What are the key characteristics of El Nino?

• Cooler sea surface temperatures and weaker east winds

• Warmer sea surface temperatures and stronger east winds

• Warmer sea surface temperatures and weaker east winds

• Cooler sea surface temperatures and stronger east winds

What change occurs when El Nino transitions to a neutral state?

• Stronger east winds in the Equatorial Pacific

• Increased hurricane activity in the Pacific

• Normal water temperatures and atmospheric conditions

• Cooler water temperatures in the Atlantic

How does the end of El Nino affect the Atlantic hurricane season?

• It causes more hurricanes in the Pacific

• It results in a busier hurricane season

• It has no impact on the hurricane season

• It leads to a quieter hurricane season

How many named storms are expected in the Atlantic hurricane season?

• 2 to 4

• 5 to 9

• 10 to 17

• 18 to 25

What is the expected number of major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or greater?

• 2 to 4

• 1 to 3

• 5 to 7

• 8 to 10