U.N. weather agency warns El Niño could intensify extremes (opens in new tab)

The World Meteorological Organization said El Niño conditions are developing in the tropical Pacific and put the likelihood of an event forming between June and August 2026 at 80%, rising to near or above 90% for continuation until at least November if it forms. The U.N. weather agency said unusually warm tropical Pacific waters are expected to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns, with most forecast models pointing to an event that would be at least moderate and possibly strong...