El Niño Ends, La Niña Expected to Bring Extreme Weather

The transition from El Niño to La Niña could lead to hotter temperatures, drier conditions in the US, and a more active hurricane season.

El Niño's end follows a year of record-breaking global temperatures and extreme weather events.
La Niña is predicted to develop by late summer, potentially intensifying heat and drought in the US.
Scientists warn of a hyperactive hurricane season due to La Niña's influence on wind patterns.
Global ocean temperatures remain high, despite the cooling effects expected from La Niña.
The recent El Niño was one of the strongest on record, significantly impacting global climate patterns.