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El Niño update, October 20: what to know
California: no NWS warnings are in effect as of 11:35 AM, Oct 20 Pacific. NOAA's Climate Prediction Center ENSO status: El Niño Advisory.
NOAA’s current status
El Niño Advisory
ONI +2.2 °C (JAS 2026) · next CPC update November 12, 2026 · CPC discussion (opens in a new tab)
What CPC, ONI, NWS and D0–D4 mean
- CPC
- NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, which sets the El Niño and La Niña status (Watch, Advisory) once a month.
- ONI
- The Oceanic Niño Index: how much warmer (+) or cooler (−) than normal the surface of the central Pacific Ocean was over three months. The letters are the months, so JJA is June, July and August. El Niño conditions are +0.5 °C or warmer.
- NWS
- The National Weather Service, which issues the weather watches, warnings and advisories for your area.
- D0–D4
- The U.S. Drought Monitor’s levels: D0 abnormally dry, D1 moderate drought, D2 severe, D3 extreme and D4 exceptional drought. Each percentage is the share of the state at that level or worse.
Region by region
California and the Sierra
No active alerts
What’s happening
- The NWS river forecast center in Sacramento says: “An upper low now rotates offshore west of the Bay Area this morning, having traveled south off the nrn CA coast overnight.” Source: CNRFC Hydrometeorological Discussion (opens in a new tab)
- The U.S. Drought Monitor: “CA drought coverage, week of 2026-10-13: 27.88% none, D0 72.12%, D1 23.26%, D2 0.00%, D3 0.00%, D4 0.00%.” Source: U.S. Drought Monitor — CA (opens in a new tab)
What to watch for
- NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says: “Slight risk of heavy precipitation for portions of Oregon and California, Fri-Tue, Oct 30-Nov 3.” Source: CPC U.S. Hazards Outlook (opens in a new tab)
- NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says: “Slight risk of heavy snow for the Klamath and Sierra Mountain Ranges, Fri-Tue, Oct 30-Nov 3.” Source: CPC U.S. Hazards Outlook (opens in a new tab)
- The Weather Prediction Center says: “Southern California/Southwest/Rockies Heavy Precipitation” Source: WPC Extended Forecast Discussion (opens in a new tab)
Active NWS alerts: none in effect when this was generated.
Southern California
2 active alerts
What’s happening
- Active NWS alert: Beach Hazards Statement, in effect until 11:00 PM PDT (NWS San Diego CA), for parts of San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal. Source: NWS active alerts — CA (opens in a new tab)
- Active NWS alert: Beach Hazards Statement, in effect until 3:00 AM PDT (NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA), for parts of Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. Source: NWS active alerts — CA (opens in a new tab)
- NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard says: “Widespread rain will develop Wednesday and continue into Thursday with a chance of thunderstorms.” Source: Area Forecast Discussion — Los Angeles/Oxnard (opens in a new tab)
What to watch for
- The Weather Prediction Center says: “Southern California/Southwest/Rockies Heavy Precipitation” Source: WPC Extended Forecast Discussion (opens in a new tab)
Active NWS alerts: Beach Hazards Statement: 2 (CA)
The Southwest
10 active alerts
What’s happening
- Active NWS alert: Flood Watch, in effect until 6:00 PM MDT (NWS Las Vegas NV), for parts of Northwest Plateau. Source: NWS active alerts — AZ (opens in a new tab)
- Active NWS alert: Flood Watch, in effect until 11:00 PM MDT (NWS Tucson AZ), for parts of Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford, White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties including Hannagan Meadow and Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains including… Source: NWS active alerts — AZ (opens in a new tab)
- Active NWS alert: Flood Watch, in effect until 12:00 AM MDT (NWS Flagstaff AZ), for parts of Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons and Grand Canyon Country. Source: NWS active alerts — AZ (opens in a new tab)
What to watch for
- NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says: “Moderate risk of heavy precipitation for portions of Arizona, Fri-Sun, Oct 30-Nov 1.” Source: CPC U.S. Hazards Outlook (opens in a new tab)
- NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says: “Slight risk of heavy precipitation for southern portions of the Four Corners and western Texas, Fri-Sun, Oct 30-Nov 1.” Source: CPC U.S. Hazards Outlook (opens in a new tab)
- The Weather Prediction Center says: “Therefore, a Marginal Risk of excessive rainfall for portions of the New Mexico into western Texas continues for Friday, while a Slight Risk is introduced for Saturday across portions of New Mexico and Texas into the central Plains.” Source: WPC Extended Forecast Discussion (opens in a new tab)
Active NWS alerts: Flood Watch: 10 (AZ, UT)
The Gulf Coast
No active alerts
What’s happening
- The U.S. Drought Monitor: “TX drought coverage, week of 2026-10-13: 4.95% none, D0 95.05%, D1 78.36%, D2 47.76%, D3 14.82%, D4 1.06%.” Source: U.S. Drought Monitor — TX (opens in a new tab)
- The U.S. Drought Monitor: “LA drought coverage, week of 2026-10-13: 0.01% none, D0 99.99%, D1 84.04%, D2 66.45%, D3 8.16%, D4 1.15%.” Source: U.S. Drought Monitor — LA (opens in a new tab)
- The U.S. Drought Monitor: “MS drought coverage, week of 2026-10-13: 6.09% none, D0 93.91%, D1 79.35%, D2 37.32%, D3 9.58%, D4 3.07%.” Source: U.S. Drought Monitor — MS (opens in a new tab)
What to watch for
- NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says: “Slight risk of heavy precipitation for southern portions of the Four Corners and western Texas, Fri-Sun, Oct 30-Nov 1.” Source: CPC U.S. Hazards Outlook (opens in a new tab)
- The Weather Prediction Center says: “Therefore, a Marginal Risk of excessive rainfall for portions of the New Mexico into western Texas continues for Friday, while a Slight Risk is introduced for Saturday across portions of New Mexico and Texas into the central Plains.” Source: WPC Extended Forecast Discussion (opens in a new tab)
- NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says: “Farther to the east, under the influence of ridging and surface high pressure, probabilities for below-normal precipitation are increased over most of the CONUS east of the Mississippi River.” Source: CPC 6-10 / 8-14 Day Outlook Discussion (opens in a new tab)
Active NWS alerts: none in effect when this was generated.
The Southeast
39 active alerts
What’s happening
- Active NWS alert: Coastal Flood Warning, in effect until 8:00 PM EDT (NWS Newport/Morehead City NC), for parts of Hatteras Island. Source: NWS active alerts — NC (opens in a new tab)
- Active NWS alert: Flood Warning (NWS Melbourne FL), for parts of Lake, FL and Volusia, FL. Source: NWS active alerts — FL (opens in a new tab)
- Active NWS alert: Flood Warning (NWS Jacksonville FL), for parts of Brantley, GA. Source: NWS active alerts — GA (opens in a new tab)
What to watch for
- The Weather Prediction Center says: “Across the Southeast, onshore flow will support additional rainfall across portions of Florida through the Monday.” Source: WPC Extended Forecast Discussion (opens in a new tab)
- NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says: “Troughing near Florida also pushes much of the Eastern Seaboard towards near-normal temperatures.” Source: CPC 6-10 / 8-14 Day Outlook Discussion (opens in a new tab)
Active NWS alerts: High Surf Advisory: 10 (FL, NC) · Rip Current Statement: 9 (FL, GA, NC) · Beach Hazards Statement: 6 (SC, NC) · Coastal Flood Advisory: 5 (FL, NC) · Special Weather Statement: 3 (GA) · Coastal Flood Warning: 2 (NC) · Flood Warning: 2 (FL, GA) · Coastal Flood Statement: 1 (FL) · Wind Advisory: 1 (NC)
Sources
23
- WPC Extended Forecast Discussion (PMDEPD) (opens in a new tab)Issued Oct 20, 2026, 12:14 AM PDT; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- CNRFC Hydrometeorological Discussion (HMDRSA) (opens in a new tab)Issued Oct 20, 2026, 7:24 AM PDT; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- Area Forecast Discussion — Los Angeles/Oxnard (AFDLOX) (opens in a new tab)Issued Oct 20, 2026, 2:29 AM PDT; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- CPC 6-10 / 8-14 Day Outlook Discussion (PMDMRD) (opens in a new tab)Issued Oct 19, 2026, 12:02 PM PDT; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- CPC U.S. Hazards Outlook (PMDTHR) (opens in a new tab)Issued Oct 20, 2026, 11:18 AM PDT; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- NWS active alerts — CA (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- NWS active alerts — AZ (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- NWS active alerts — NM (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- NWS active alerts — NV (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- NWS active alerts — UT (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- NWS active alerts — TX (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- NWS active alerts — LA (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- NWS active alerts — MS (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- NWS active alerts — AL (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- NWS active alerts — FL (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- NWS active alerts — GA (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- NWS active alerts — SC (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- NWS active alerts — NC (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- U.S. Drought Monitor — CA (opens in a new tab)Issued Oct 12, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- U.S. Drought Monitor — TX (opens in a new tab)Issued Oct 12, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- U.S. Drought Monitor — LA (opens in a new tab)Issued Oct 12, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- U.S. Drought Monitor — MS (opens in a new tab)Issued Oct 12, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT
- CPC ENSO Diagnostic Discussion (opens in a new tab)Issue time not listed; fetched Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT