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Island Climate Update 133 - October 2011

An overview of the present climate in the tropical South Pacific Islands, with an outlook for the coming months, to assist in dissemination of climate information in the Pacific region 

Introduction

El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

  • Multiple ENSO indicators show La Niña is re-emerging in theEquatorial Pacific Ocean. Many dynamical and statistical climate models suggest La Nina will continue to develop during late spring, and into early summer.

Summary of tropical cyclone activity for 2010 -11 season