NASA reports that the 2026 El Niño is on track to become one of the most powerful events observed in the past 35 years.
NASA reports that the 2026 El Niño is on track to become one of the most powerful events observed in the past 35 years.
Satellite measurements reveal striking similarities in Pacific Ocean sea levels and warming patterns to the intense 1997–1998 El Niño, which disrupted weather systems worldwide. NOAA estimates an 83% probability of strong to very strong El Niño conditions during the first three months of 2027.