‘El Niño: What causes it, what happens, and how does it impact us’ with John Lindsey at the Los Osos Library.
Thursday, February 11th at 5:00 PM
Description: What causes an El Niño? What happens to the weather, environment, and local habitats? How do these changes impact the Central Coast community?
This Mind Walk will explore the science behind the El Niño and provide opportunities to learn more about how the changing weather patterns impact our daily lives. Marine meteorologist, John Lindsey, will speak to the duality of the El Nino: balancing concern for increased rainfall and flooding with curiosity surrounding regional shifts in the environment. Join us to uncover the El Niño’s causes, weather patterns, and community impact.
About the Presenter: John Lindsey is a marine meteorologist at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), where he delivers specialized weather forecasts and maritime advisories for California’s Central Coast. With decades of experience decoding the region’s complex coastal weather, from marine layer fog and El Niño-driven swells to offshore wind patterns, Lindsey has become a trusted voice for mariners, surfers and coastal communities navigating the Pacific’s ever-shifting conditions. Beyond the forecast desk, Lindsey is a dedicated science communicator, translating technical meteorology into practical guidance and fostering deeper public understanding of ocean and climate systems. His work at the intersection of weather, safety, and coastal life makes him a compelling speaker on the forces shaping California’s shoreline and the communities that depend on it.
Beyond the forecast desk, Lindsey is a dedicated science communicator, translating technical meteorology into practical guidance and fostering deeper public understanding of ocean and climate systems. His work at the intersection of weather, safety, and coastal life makes him a compelling speaker on the forces shaping California’s shoreline and the communities that depend on it.