The third La Niña winter in a row looking more and more likely. 

That’s according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Ed Shimon.

He says if La Niña hits again, it will only be the third time in recorded history to see three La Niña winters in a row. 

This could create an enhanced risk for more severe weather events such as tornadoes. 

Shimon adds that temperatures have been warmer than normal this fall, but there’s about a 50 percent chance of a colder than normal winter. 

Shimon concludes by saying it’s just too early to tell how the winter will pan out right now. 

Shimon appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.