Source: ENSO Blog | NOAA Climate.gov The climate effects of El Niño are always strongest in the tropics, but tend to be stronger in the hemisphere having its winter, which is now the Southern Hemisphere (2). (Note, for example, what the Aussies are saying right now about the current El Niño.) The typical climate effects of El Niño during June-August are shown in a general, broad brushed manner in the following schematic map. Bob Wilson
Most current data, animated: Sea Surface Temperature Anomaly Image Animation (45N-45S) - 6 Months - Office of Satellite and Product Operations Bob Wilson
Not right away. I think they still are due for a fire season so the rains will gulley wash with vengeance in the fall. Bob Wilson
Floods are wishful thinking.We mostly get mudslides. Ill be happy with Sierra snow pack and full reservoirs
Written from an Aussi standpoint: A Southern Hemisphere Booster of Super El Niño It is a little technical. Bob Wilson