Interesting that the NOAA/PSL MEI is so reluctant to show El Niño. Breaking out the 5 MEI components, OLR is leading the way, but MSLP is holding back.
— World Climate Service (@WorldClimateSvc) August 9, 2023
As for SSTs, the MEI uses *standardized* anomalies, and on that basis the West Pacific warmth (La Niña-like) is significant. https://t.co/fKPtHVKUf5 pic.twitter.com/kCFj8m0RFA