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El Niño

El Niño Forms as Models Put Odds of a 'Super' Event Above 60%

Satellite observations and seasonal forecast ensembles indicate a high probability the event will intensify into a very strong El Niño later in 2026.

El Niño Confirmed and Likely to Strengthen, Raising Global Crop and Market Risks

El Niño Seen as Likely by Mid‑2026 While Peak Strength Remains Uncertain

Satellite Signals and Forecasts Put El Niño On Track for Mid‑2026

WMO Predicts El Niño Will Develop This Summer With High Odds to Persist

Forecasters See El Niño Likely by Summer With a Chance of 'Super' Strength

Forecasts Point to a Potentially Record-Strong El Niño Forming by Mid‑2026

Forecasters See Rising Odds of a Very Strong El Niño in 2026

Forecasters See El Niño Forming by Early Summer With Risk of a Very Strong Event

NOAA Issues El Niño Watch for 2026 as Models Flag Rising Odds of a Strong Event