Florida’s Wet Winter: El Niño and IOD | Jacksonville News

Florida’s winter could be wetter than usual this year — not just because of El Niño, but thanks to a hidden weather player: the Indian Ocean Dipole. When this ocean pattern shifts into its positive phase, it warms the western Indian Ocean and cools the east, sending atmospheric waves that amplify moisture trends across the southern U.S. Combined with El Niño’s influence, the duo may steer more storms and heavier rain toward Florida and the Southeast. While temperatures won’t be consistently cold, expect more frequent cooler spells — and maybe even rare snow flurries in the Panhandle if the patterns hold strong. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f4c5b31b45d6d9d