Warmth in the central Pacific remains at the surface and at depth, suggesting a weak-moderate El Niño is anchored in and a protracted (2-year) event is possible 🌡️ 🌊

Cooler water from the western Pacific is impinging on the warmth, but any transition would likely be gradual. pic.twitter.com/Ri0yAcrknh

— Ben Noll (@BenNollWeather) June 22, 2019