The WMO reported high confidence in the onset of El Niño, which is characterized by warmer sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. The last occurrence of El Niño contributed to 2023 being the second-hottest year on record and 2024 is projected to set a new record. WMO climate prediction chief Wilfran Moufouma Okia stated, "Models indicate that this may be a strong event — but… forecast confidence generally improves after April."
CLIMATEPublished 24 Apr 2026 • Published 3h ago
WMO Reports High Confidence in Strong El Niño Impacting Global Climate
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced that El Niño conditions are likely to return between May and July 2026, with expectations of a strong event that could lead to record global temperatures. This phenomenon follows a period of neutral conditions and is anticipated to significantly impact global weather patterns.
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