Among the effects predicted: drought in the Pacific Northwest, flooding risk in the South, more Pacific hurricanes, high ocean heat and visits from unusual fish and sharks.

Warnings of a strong El Nino weather pattern this year suggest that the coming months could be characterized by drought, flooding and extreme heat. What impacts are in store? And…

Warnings of a powerful El Nino weather pattern this year suggest that we may be about to face drought, flooding and extreme heat. What impacts are in store? And can we prepare for…