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El Niño Is Rapidly Intensifying and May Be the Strongest on Record

Scientists say a very strong event now looks likely and could push global temperatures and weather extremes higher over the next year.

Models Show Sea‑Salt Cloud Sprays Could Weaken a 'Super' El Niño

Models Point to a Strong 2026 El Niño as NOAA Urges Caution

El Niño Watch Issued for Summer as Pacific Signals Shift

NOAA Issues El Niño Watch, Putting 62% Odds on Summer Onset

La Niña Weakens With ENSO‑Neutral Likely Soon, El Niño Odds Rise for Late 2026

CPC Says La Niña Likely to Fade by Spring as El Niño Odds Build for Late 2026

NOAA Confirms Late, Weak La Niña as North Pacific Heatwave Complicates Winter Outlook

NOAA Issues La Niña Watch, Lifts Odds to 71% for Fall and 54% for Winter

Climate Center Raises La Niña Watch With Modest Odds for a Weak, Short-Lived Event