To precisely predict the chronological succession of events in a physical system, which is governed by internal chaotic variability, for a time period which lies beyond the prediction limit for this system. (judithcurry.com)
This prompts the question: what role did anthropogenic climate change play in these extreme weather events relative to these natural fluctuations in sea - surface temperatures and / or the natural chaotic variability of the atmosphere? (climateprediction.net)