WMO Warns El Niño Could Strengthen Sharply as Pacific Waters Rise Above 2°C
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño has developed and could intensify rapidly from July through September 2026, raising risks of extreme weather worldwide.
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WMO Warns El Niño Could Rapidly Strengthen to Strong Levels by Late 2026
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is developing in the tropical Pacific, with an 80% chance of emergence by late summer and a possible strong phase later in 2026.
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WMO Says El Niño Has Developed, Forecasts Strong Event Through 2026
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño has formed in the tropical Pacific and could intensify rapidly, raising risks of extreme weather worldwide.
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WMO Says El Niño Is Developing, With Higher Odds of Global Heat and Rainfall Extremes in 2026
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño conditions are developing in the tropical Pacific, with an 80% chance of emergence during June–August 2026 and about a 90% chance during September–December.
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WMO Warns on July 3 That El Niño Is Strengthening, Raising Global Extreme-Weather Risks
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño has developed in the tropical Pacific and is forecast to strengthen rapidly from July through September 2026, increasing the risk of heat, drought, heavy rainfall and flooding.