Cooler oceanic temperatures? Does this mean less hurricane development? We had five named storms hit Louisiana last year. And no, I am not in favor of hurricanes. So if my low tech brain is reading this high tech news right, that’s good news.
It may have some effect on the Atlantic but as I understand it El Nino and La Nina are mostly Pacific Ocean weather patterns. El Nino brings lots of rain to the west coast of the Americas (and California can use it). La Nina is the opposite - brings dry conditions. But someone should check my math.
Historical El Niño and La Niña Episodes
Go to that graph and look back in the history of hurricane development during those periods of La Nina.
Expect to see a hell of a lot of severe tornado activity though.
Follow the Madden Julian Oscillation when the season starts, it gives you a pretty good idea about the potential of hurricane development.