The early portion of this seasonal transition reminds me of 1995 on an entirely anecdotal level. Not that I expect us to continue down that path because I do not.
Yea, same page, I don't need convincing that this el nino will eventually couple...my thoughts have been consistent on a strong ONI peak rather than intense/super.
Look to me like one in which development has stagnated as it slowly migrates westward.
But I'm sure the IOD, MJO and everything else under the sun are conspiring to change that as we speak.
That makes sense to me as far as where I expect this event to end up...weaker than the first two, but more impressive than the second group...perhaps a touch stronger than 2009-2010.
2009 isn't an east-based el nino, but agree its a decent analog.
Here is my blend for September...there are plenty of more modest ENSO matches in there.