What to know about the predictions for a potentially record-breaking El Nino
Summary
Scientists predict a strong El Nino weather pattern may develop starting mid-2025, potentially the strongest on record. This natural warming of Pacific Ocean waters will affect global weather, causing extreme heat, droughts, and heavy rains in different areas.Key Facts
- El Nino is a natural cycle that warms parts of the Pacific Ocean near the equator, changing global weather patterns.
- It usually happens every 2 to 7 years and lasts about 9 to 12 months.
- Current ocean temperatures and warm water below the surface suggest an El Nino event is forming and may get very strong.
- A very strong El Nino is called a "super El Nino."
- El Nino causes heat waves, droughts in some places, and heavy rainfall leading to floods in others.
- It typically reduces hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean by dominating the heat there.
- Scientists warn the weather effects could be more severe than in recent history.
- The impact is global, including hotter summers and drought signs in areas like the Amazon and the Caribbean.
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