US EditionScientists Warn Potential ‘Super El Niño’ Could Trigger Global Wave of Extreme Weather
Models point to a 15% chance of a super event that could cut Atlantic storm activity and raise flood risk in the South.
- Scientists are monitoring conditions that could lead to a “super El Niño,” a stronger-than-usual climate pattern that influences global weather systems.
- Such an event could increase the likelihood of extreme weather, including heavy rainfall, droughts, and heatwaves in different regions.
- Experts say uncertainty remains about its development and intensity, but emphasize the potential for significant environmental and economic impacts.
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USA TodayIs a Super El Niño coming? How it could shape your weather
A super El Niño may develop in 2026 and impact U.S. weather.
What 2026 Super El Niño Could Mean For Hurricane Season
Forecasts continue to suggest that a “super” El Niño could emerge later this year, which may impact how the 2026 hurricane season plays out, according to meteorologists. Why It Matters “El Niño is when ocean water in the Pacific warms up warmer than historical averages, and this year, it's…
A Super El Niño is coming. Here’s how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you
By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — Get ready to hear a lot more about El Niño during the next several months — and maybe even longer — as the infamous climate cycle returns again, developing and intensifying in the Pacific Ocean near the equator. If it forms as expected, this El Niño will redraw global weather maps, sparking flooding for some and drought and wildfires for others — all while simultaneously speeding up the pace of global warming. The…
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