Operational models are forecasting extreme rainfall over Queensland this week. The wet weather extends to New South Wales. Additionally, some wet weather is also forecast for far southwestern continent.

Currently, the Gulf of Mexico is warming rapidly. The regional SSTA is +0.76C and about half of that anomalous warmth has generated during the past 2 weeks.

Widespread 100's develops across Texas this weekend into early next week as drought conditions helping to inspire the anomalous heat worsen. Additionally, drought worsens due to high wind in the 6-10-day period.

The strongest La Nina-like positive phase southern oscillation index of the 2020-22 La Nina regime was observed in April. The La Nina climate roars on even if the anticipated oceanic La Nina character weakens heading toward mid-year.