With La Niña expected to develop this summer, we can expect a significant uptick in Atlantic hurricane season, especially as it pertains to hurricanes and major hurricanes. Since the mid 1980s here’s a look at the difference between La Niña (red) and El Niño (green) 1/
Comparing El Niño top to La Niña bottom, it’s clear to see the difference. Note: no hurricanes in western Gulf during El Niño. Episodes are defined by +-.5C in Nino 3.4 Aug Sept Oct. 12 of each since 1986.