But that doesn't mean it's IMPOSSIBLE to have a major hurricane. Only just not likely. Because one of the three category 5's ever to make U.S. landfall, Hurricane Andrew, happened in an el nino year.
However, they weren't calling that el nino year "godzilla of el ninos" like they are this year.
However, they weren't calling that el nino year "godzilla of el ninos" like they are this year.