Storms, droughts: What La Niña's return could mean for South Carolina

Cool waters, the jet stream and La Niña: What South Carolina could see this winter As South Carolinians prepare to usher in summer, they’ll also likely see La Niña forming in the Pacific Ocean after 2023’s El Niño. While each La Niña event is different, it can often mean South Carolina is at risk of a drier winter and potentially stronger hurricanes. La Niña is part of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, which occurs when sea surface temperatures …