Weaker wind shear during El Nino plays a role in the formation of Isaias in the US Gulf
- Posted on October 7, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
El Niño's exceptionally strong phase significantly reduces atmospheric wind shear across the Pacific and Gulf regions, creating favorable conditions for tropical cyclone intensification. This meteorological phenomenon has resulted in an unprecedented frequency of storm development, with systems progressively moving from Pacific waters toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. Understanding the connection between El Niño dynamics and hurricane formation is crucial for coastal communities and meteorological forecasting.
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Weaker wind shear during El Nino plays a role in the formation of Isaias in the US Gulf
The super El Nino has been a nonstop machine cranking out tropical storms that have seemingly rolled through the Pacific region like rush-hour traffic. Now, it's the U.S. Gulf Coast's
