What is El Niño and how could it affect weather this year?
Summary
Scientists expect a strong El Niño weather pattern to develop this year, which could cause extreme weather like heavy rain and worse droughts. Agencies such as the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predict a high chance of El Niño starting in the summer and lasting until at least November.Key Facts
- El Niño is a climate pattern that can change weather worldwide.
- A strong El Niño, sometimes called a "super El Niño," is expected this year.
- NOAA says there is an 82% chance El Niño will begin between May and July.
- The WMO says there is a 90% chance El Niño will continue until November or later.
- El Niño can cause extreme weather like heavy rain and drought in different regions.
- Scientists warn these changes could make weather more intense than usual.
- El Niño affects global weather, including the U.S., and can influence heat, rainfall, and storms.
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