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vertical wind shear

Coverage of vertical wind shear in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 7 · 14:10 UTCMost recent: Jul 7 · 14:10 UTC
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El Niñotopic1Atlantic hurricane seasontopic1Caribbeanplace12015topic1
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  • SCIENCEJul 7 · 14:10 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    El Niño’s earlier-than-usual influence on the Atlantic hurricane season

    El Niño is exerting a stronger-than-usual influence on the Atlantic hurricane season, with record-setting warming in the eastern Pacific leading to elevated wind shear in the Caribbean since mid-June. This increased wind shear, a key suppressor of hurricane development, suggests a less active hurricane season ahead, particularly in August-October, though occasional storms may still form.