Outlook - August to October 2009
29 July 2009
In the New Zealand region over the three months August-October, mean sea level pressures are likely to transition towards El Niño-like conditions, with enhanced westerly winds at times. Sea surface temperatures near New Zealand are expected to be somewhat below average through August-October.
Temperatures are expected to be near average in all regions.
Rainfall, soil moisture, and stream flows are also likely to be near normal in all regions.