El Niño Is Now Near Certain to Be Very Strong, with a Real Chance of Becoming the Strongest on Record
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The weather phenomenon occurs approximately every two to seven years and lasts for about a year.
The climate phenomenon El Niño is growing faster than expected, and now the British Met Office is warning that it could become the strongest event in living memory.
El Niño is now near certain to be very strong, with a real chance of becoming the strongest on record
Download the Bulletin El Niño is now near certain to be very strong, with a real chance of becoming the strongest on record El Niño is now near certain to be very strong, with a meaningful chance of becoming the strongest event in the modern record. In its 13 August 2026 ENSO discussion, NOAA puts the chance of a very strong El Niño in fall and winter 2026–27 at more than 90 percent, with a 69 percent chance …
The United Kingdom Meteorological Office is alarmed by an unprecedented El Niño phenomenon, which could turn 2027 into the warmest year recorded and trigger a global climate and economic crisis.
This year's El Niño is set to intensify significantly, experts say, and could become the strongest episode since the 19th century. The climate phenomenon is also increasing the risk of extreme weather and, according to scientists, is very likely to contribute to next year being the warmest year on record, when combined with global warming.
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