‘Super’ El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?
Summary
National weather experts say there is more than a 90% chance that this year's El Niño will become a "super" El Niño, which means it will be very strong. This weather event affects global weather patterns, including in the United States.Key Facts
- Forecasters updated their prediction on Thursday.
- The chance of a "super" El Niño this year is now over 90%.
- A "super" El Niño is the strongest kind of El Niño.
- El Niño is a weather pattern that warms the Pacific Ocean near the equator.
- It can cause unusual weather around the world, including in the US.
- The last strong "super" El Niño occurred in 1950 or later.
- Experts are monitoring when it will reach its peak strength.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
