Forecasters track possible super El Niño in Pacific (opens in new tab)

Forecasters say a potentially "super" El Niño is developing rapidly in the Pacific Ocean. NOAA put the chance of El Niño developing by July at about 80%, while Daily Maverick reported an 82% chance by July. Sea temperatures in key equatorial Pacific zones are rising quickly, and scientists are tracking an enormous pool of abnormally warm subsurface water that could help drive the pattern. Scientists said the event's strength will depend on whether ocean and atmosphere conditions couple, espec...