'Not a run-of-the-mill El Nino.' Forecasters predict historic strength
Summary
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that this year’s El Nino, a natural warming of the Pacific Ocean, is growing stronger and may become one of the most intense since 1950. This weather event can change global weather, causing things like droughts, heavy rain, and heat waves, especially in fall and winter.Key Facts
- El Nino is a natural rise in ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific.
- NOAA gave an 81% chance that this El Nino will be "very strong" by fall.
- "Very strong" is the highest level NOAA uses to describe El Nino events.
- This El Nino could be one of the strongest since NOAA began tracking them in 1950.
- El Nino affects weather worldwide, changing rain and temperature patterns.
- Its main effects, such as droughts, floods, and heat waves, are expected in fall and winter.
- NOAA updates information about El Nino regularly to help inform the public and governments.
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