{"id":2020,"date":"2026-06-23T20:08:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T20:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2020"},"modified":"2026-06-23T20:08:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T20:08:52","slug":"a-strengthening-el-nino-could-impact-horry-countys-summer-weather-heres-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2020","title":{"rendered":"A strengthening El Ni\u00f1o could impact Horry County\u2019s summer weather. Here\u2019s how"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\u2019s National Weather Service officially declared an El Ni\u00f1o has formed in the tropical Pacific on June 11.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2018\">\u2018Dean\u2019 of York County\u2019s defense bar: Rock Hill lawyer Tom McKinney dies at age 86<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>El Ni\u00f1o, and its counterpart La Ni\u00f1a, is an oscillating climate pattern determined by the warm and cool phases of Pacific sea temperatures, which typically shift every two to seven years.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>While a weak El Ni\u00f1o has already developed, there is a 63% chance it will become \u201cvery strong\u201d during the fall or winter. But what does this mean, and how does it affect the region?<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>What is an El Ni\u00f1o?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>An El Ni\u00f1o is not a weather event, but a climate pattern that occurs when sea temperatures are at least 0.5 degrees Celsius above normal temperatures in the equatorial Pacific for several consecutive months. The strengths vary between weak, moderate, strong and very strong \u2014 when sea temperatures are 2 degrees Celsius warmer than average.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>El Ni\u00f1o is typically the strongest during the winter months, with global impacts highest in the Northern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>During an El Ni\u00f1o winter, the jet stream over the north Pacific shifts downward, amplifying storms across the southern region of the U.S. It also brings warmer temperatures across the northern region of the U.S. and drier condition in parts of the Midwest, according to NOAA.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>NOAA scientists are predicting this El Ni\u00f1o could be one of the strongest to develop on record. The strength of an El Ni\u00f1o does not necessarily guarantee more severe weather, but the odds of severe weather developing increase.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2017\">A popular Columbia hibachi restaurant that previously closed returns in new spot<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>What are regional impacts of the El Ni\u00f1o?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The biggest impact coastal South Carolinians may see from the El Ni\u00f1o is stronger vertical wind shear, which tends to suppress Atlantic hurricane formation. NOAA predicted a below-normal hurricane season, with eight to 14 named storms, three to six developing into hurricanes and one to three being major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher).<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>While there may be less hurricane activity, South Carolina could still see more rainfall and stormier weather. Higher chances of rain and snow can occur through the winter. The precipitation often moves in tangent with higher temperatures.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>What are the seasonal outlooks for South Carolina?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina, impacts to temperatures and precipitation are not directly attributable to the El Ni\u00f1o, but the region may still see varying weather.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>NOAA\u2019s Climate Prediction Center\u2019s temperature outlook predicts coastal South Carolina has a 40% to 50% chance of seeing above average temperatures through July. There\u2019s also a 40% to 50% chance of above average precipitation for July 4-17.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The seasonal outlook predicts a 40% to 50% probability of above average temperatures and equal chances for below or above average precipitation from July to September.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Horry County has been battling a drought for several months. Even with chances of more rain, the drought is predicted to improve but still remain through September.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2015\">\u2018Dean\u2019 of York County\u2019s defense bar: Rock Hill lawyer Tom McKinney dies at age 86<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NOAA scientists are predicting this El Ni\u00f1o could be one of the strongest events of its kind on record. 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