- NOAA confirmed the arrival of El Niño, which is expected to affect regional weather patterns.
- NOAA and scientists are discussing the complexity and intensity of the El Nino cycle.
- The capital city of the island territory, Puerto Rico, issues a climate outlook regarding El Niño, noting strengthening patterns suppressing tropical waves.
The National Weather Service predicts a milder hurricane season ahead as drought grips the territory, causing water shortages in Puerto Rico.
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Updated Aug 7
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What happened
The National Weather Service predicts a milder hurricane season ahead as drought grips the territory, causing water shortages in Puerto Rico.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Severe drought conditions are impacting island operations in Puerto Rico, specifically affecting the tourism sector.Sub-event
Official outlook links weather patterns to current drought and water shortages in Puerto Rico.1 source
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The entities involved
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Puerto Rico
unincorporated territory of the United States of America
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San Juan
capital of Puerto Rico
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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