(Reuters) -The U.S. National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center published an advisory Thursday on the emergence of La Nina conditions in September, which are likely to persist through December 2025 to February 2026, with a 55% chance of a transition to ENSO-neutral likely in January to March 2026.

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

The La Nina weather phenomenon is a part of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climatic cycle, which affects water temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.

La Nina typically results in cooler water temperatures and increases chances of floods and droughts. This can impact crop quality and planting decisions. When ENSO is neutral, water temperatures stay around the average level, leading to more stable weather and potentially better crop yields.

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