Forecasters: Pacific Hurricane Season Depends On El Nino

Forecasters: Pacific hurricane season depends on El Nino

HONOLULU (AP) — Forecasters say the central Pacific region around Hawaii can expect a normal or slightly above-average hurricane season, depending largely on the presence of El Nino conditions. Chris Brenchley, director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Central Pacific Hurricane Center, said at a news conference Wednesday that the region can expect anywhere from five to eight tropical cyclones from June through November.Read more on NewsOK.com

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