What is the Madden-Julian Oscillation and how it affects hurricane season in Houston, Texas -- KHOU 11 Chief Meteorologist David Paul explains what it does.

Our weather is affected by patterns all across the world. One of them is called the Madden-Julian Oscillation, which is an atmospheric event that happens over the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Our weather is affected by patterns all across the world. One of them is called the Madden-Julian Oscillation, which is an atmospheric event that happens over the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

It's called the Madden Julien Oscillation. The Madden Julien Oscillation, commonly referred to as the MJO, is a wave pattern that expands across the entire globe and slowly moves from west to east.

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The Atlantic hurricane season’s sluggish start will continue into the second week of the season, with no development expected through the work week.

Also in this subseasonal mix is the Madden–Julian Oscillation. The MJO is a wave-like pulse of atmospheric activity that moves slowly around the tropics every 30 to 60 days.

International study led by American and Korean scientists highlights the role of the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) in fueling wildfires, offering potential for improved prediction models.