El Niño and Texas: What history tells us

AUSTIN (KXAN) — El Niño is officially here and the potential for a strong El Niño to develop continues to increase.

Odds of a strong El Niño this winter are currently at 50%, according to the Climate Prediction Center, with the odds of at least a moderate El Niño at more than 80%.

Historically El Niño has the following impacts on weather in Texas: Hurricane season (June-November): Fewer Atlantic storms, but limited impact on the Gulf and more storms in the Eastern Pacific that could bring moisture and flooding rain to the state Winter (December-February): Wetter and cooler weather overall Spring […]

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