‘Super El Niño’ is here, but La Niña looks likely. What’s in store for the coming months
The current El Niño, one of the strongest on record, is expected to transition into a La Niña event in the coming months, according to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. From November to January, tropical Pacific Ocean temperatures were 2 degrees Celsius warmer than normal, signifying a very strong El Niño. However, its strength has peaked and is now declining. El Niño’s influence on global weather will continue to have an impact in the coming months, with significant effects on temperature and precipitation patterns in various continents. A La Niña watch is now in effect, with a 55% chance of La Niña developing from June to August and a 77% chance from September to November. This pattern flip could significantly impact the rest of the year’s weather, including potentially a more active Atlantic hurricane season.
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