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El Niño
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freepressjournal.inworld2 days ago
Peru Cancels Anchovy Fishing Season as El Niño Shifts Catches
Peruvian officials imposed an indefinite ban on anchovy fishing from April to July. Southern California fishers reported record tuna catches while prices for some species doubled in Peru. The changes stem from El Niño ocean conditions.
ZeroHedgefinance4 days ago
El Niño May Become Strongest Since 1950, Climate Center Says
The U.S. Climate Prediction Center reported that sea-surface temperatures at least 1°C above normal have spread across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. The agency assigned an 81% chance the event ranks among the largest on record since 1950 and a 97% chance it persists…
kpbs.orgworld4 days ago
El Niño intensifies with 81% chance of reaching very strong status
An El Niño that formed last month has reached moderate strength and is forecast to become very strong by fall. Ocean temperatures are at or near record highs for this time of year.
Al-Monitorworld4 days ago
US Forecasters Say 81 Percent Chance El Niño Peaks Very Strong This Fall
US forecasters said the weather pattern gained strength over the past month and is highly likely to rank among the largest on record when it peaks between October and December. There is an 81 percent chance of a very strong event and a 97 percent chance it persists into early spr…
espn.comworld4 days ago
Colorado State University lowers 2026 Atlantic hurricane forecast
Researchers now project nine named storms, four hurricanes and one major hurricane for the season. The updated outlook reflects an El Niño pattern that arrived in late spring.
Science Newsscience5 days ago
Simulations show marine cloud brightening weakens El Niño events
Computer models indicate that injecting aerosols over the eastern subtropical Pacific Ocean can brighten clouds and reduce the intensity of strong El Niño events. The approach remains far from deployment due to engineering and governance questions.
Gristscience5 days ago
El Niño declared, prompting fishing bans in Peru and strong tuna catches off California
The weather pattern has led officials in Peru to cancel the anchovy fishing season and prompted expectations of smaller Indian mackerel catches. In Southern California, fishers have reported record tuna harvests.
app.buzzsumo.comworld6 days ago
El Niño Already Underway and Forecast to Strengthen Through Early 2027
NOAA's July outlook shows stronger El Niño conditions than a month earlier. Sea-surface temperature anomalies could reach 3–4 °C above average. The event is expected to peak between November 2026 and January 2027.
sbs.com.auworld9 days ago
Norfolk Island corals face disease, El Niño and approved dredging
Researchers report rising coral disease on Norfolk Island linked to runoff. Federal approvals allow dredging near Kingston Pier later this year.
Euronewsworld10 days ago
El Niño expected to strengthen and raise global extreme weather risk
Forecasters say a strengthening El Niño will increase the chance of extreme weather worldwide. Europe is unlikely to see direct effects this summer, though indirect impacts on food supplies remain possible.
freepressjournal.inworld10 days ago
World Meteorological Organization Updates El Niño Forecast to Strong
The United Nations weather agency updated its outlook July 3, 2026, to predict a strong El Niño developing rapidly in coming months. Conditions have already emerged in the Equatorial Pacific, with models showing high agreement on intensity.
app.buzzsumo.comworld10 days ago
El Niño conditions have begun and are forecast to strengthen through September
The World Meteorological Organization said Friday that El Niño conditions are underway and forecast to intensify rapidly through September. It activated early warning systems to help governments and aid agencies prepare for heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall.
theconversation.comscience11 days ago
Pacific Marine Heat Wave Persists as El Niño Watch Issued
A marine heat wave off the U.S. West Coast has continued into 2026 with record sea surface temperatures. NOAA has placed an El Niño watch for later in the year while noting the current system has not matched the scale of the 2014-2016 event.
cnet.comworld11 days ago
Ocean Temperatures Reach Record High for June
Global average sea surface temperature hit just under 21°C in June. The reading exceeds the previous record set during the 2023-24 El Niño period.
forbes.compolitics11 days ago
U.S. Forecasters Predict Record Summer Heat as El Niño Strengthens
New data show the first half of 2026 was the hottest on record for parts of eight western states. The National Weather Service expects temperatures near historic highs from Washington DC to New York over the 4 July weekend.
kpbs.orgpolitics12 days ago
Marine heat wave off California linked to seabird deaths as El Niño forms
Surveys along San Diego beaches have recorded elevated numbers of dead seabirds this year. Scientists attribute many of the deaths to a marine heat wave that has persisted for more than a year and is now overlapping with a newly formed El Niño.
New Scientistscience21 days ago
Weather agencies declare El Niño has begun with 63 percent chance of super event
Global weather agencies have declared that El Niño conditions have started in the tropical Pacific. Models indicate a 63 percent chance the event becomes a very strong or super El Niño, with sea surface temperatures potentially reaching record levels.
The Guardianscience22 days ago
El Niño conditions form in Pacific, UN agencies seek $202 million for anticipatory aid
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported El Niño conditions in the Pacific last week. The World Food Programme and Food and Agriculture Organization issued a joint appeal for funds to assist 8.8 million people ahead of expected impacts.
insurancejournal.comworld22 days ago
Forecast Models Show Possible Strong El Niño in 2026 Could Reduce Some Crop Yields
Risilience projects up to 14% yield losses across 11 commodities and warns 500 million smallholder farmers face severe risk. The UN World Food Programme has launched a $202 million appeal to protect 8.8 million people ahead of the event.
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app.buzzsumo.comscience23 days ago
NOAA Declares 2026 El Niño Underway, Sees Over 50 Percent Chance It Becomes Very Strong
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has confirmed that a 2026 El Niño is underway and carries more than a 50 percent chance of reaching super status. The development coincides with record atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
app.buzzsumo.comfinance26 days ago
El Niño Event Forms in Pacific Ocean, Early Forecasts Signal Strong Cycle
An El Niño weather pattern has formed over the Pacific Ocean. Early forecasts indicate it could match or exceed the strength of past major events that caused trillions in global economic losses.
The Independentscience26 days ago
UN Report: Acute Hunger Expected to Worsen in 13 Areas, Improves in Gaza After Ceasefire
The FAO and WFP report 266 million people already face high levels of acute food insecurity. Conflict, funding cuts, and El Niño are cited as primary drivers.
app.buzzsumo.comscience26 days ago
El Niño Forms in Tropical Pacific Ocean
An El Niño event has developed in association with above-average sea surface temperatures across the tropical Pacific. Forecasters are now assessing how strong the pattern will become and which regions may experience related weather shifts.
theinertia.comscience27 days ago
NOAA Declares El Niño Underway, Forecasts Strong Event with Mixed Regional Impacts
U.S. forecasters say the cyclical Pacific warming pattern has started and carries a high likelihood of exceeding 2 degrees Celsius above average surface temperatures.
The Guardianscience27 days ago
Bureau of Meteorology Declares El Niño Underway in Tropical Pacific
Australia’s weather agency confirmed the climate pattern after ocean temperatures rose rapidly and the atmosphere responded. The declaration follows similar announcements by U.S. and Japanese agencies.
rnz.co.nzworld30 days ago
Pacific Ocean Enters El Niño Phase, NOAA Reports
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that the Pacific region has entered an El Niño cycle. Officials cited a 63 percent chance that sea surface temperatures will exceed 2.0 degrees Celsius, which could classify the event as very strong.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience31 days ago
NOAA Confirms El Niño Formation in Pacific Ocean on June 11
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed an El Niño event on June 11, 2026. Meteorologists forecast it may rank among the strongest on record by late fall and early winter.
Wiredscience32 days ago
NOAA Declares El Niño Has Arrived
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday that the climate pattern has formed. The agency projects a 63 percent chance the event will reach super El Niño strength.
The Guardianpolitics32 days ago
NOAA Confirms El Niño Formation in Pacific Ocean
U.S. forecasters confirmed the arrival of El Niño on Thursday, with a 63% chance it ranks among the largest events since 1950 by late fall and early winter.
680news.comfinance32 days ago
Japanese Agency Declares El Niño Onset in Pacific Ocean
The Japanese Meteorological Agency on June 10, 2026, became the first major weather body to formally declare the start of an El Niño event. Thailand white rice prices rose 20 percent in May, the largest monthly increase since 2008.
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koreaherald.comfinance33 days ago
Japanese Meteorological Agency Declares El Niño Onset in Pacific
The agency issued the first formal declaration from a major weather body that El Niño conditions have begun. The event marks the first such occurrence in three years.
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rnz.co.nzscience38 days ago
Australia’s 2026 Snow Season Opens With 20–40cm Falls, Strong Bookings Despite Mixed Outlook
Resorts report strong early interest and rising sales even as forecasters cite El Niño risks and a 2024 study projects shorter seasons by 2050.
benzinga.comworld44 days ago
Drought Affects 60% of Continental U.S. as Relief Expected from Monsoon and Developing El Niño
More than 60 percent of the continental United States has been under moderate drought or worse since April 7. Winter wheat abandonment is projected at 32 percent, matching the highest rate since 1933.
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rnz.co.nzfinance46 days ago
Super El Niño Forms in Pacific Ocean
Drought and high temperatures linked to a potential Super El Nino this summer are expected to increase electricity demand across Asia while oil and gas supplies remain constrained.
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nbcnews.comscience47 days ago
National Weather Service Forecasts Below-Average 2026 Hurricane Season
The National Weather Service predicts eight to 14 named storms this season, which begins June 1. Officials cite an expected El Niño as the main factor behind the below-average outlook.
Semaforworld48 days ago
El Niño Event Raises Global Temperatures and Energy Demand
Record heat linked to a strong El Niño is increasing electricity use in multiple regions. The weather pattern coincides with elevated energy prices in several countries.
ibtimes.co.ukworld55 days ago
Strong El Niño Expected to Affect Global Weather and Economies
A powerful El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean and is forecast to strengthen through winter. Historical events show it can alter weather patterns, damage crops, and reduce economic output for several years.
ibtimes.co.ukscience57 days ago
Scientists Say Developing El Niño May Increase Heatwaves Droughts and Floods
Scientists stated this week that a developing El Niño is likely to amplify heatwaves, droughts and floods in 2026. They noted that the long-term warming caused by burning fossil fuels has made the consequences of moderate or strong El Niño events more damaging than similar events…
hrw.orgscience63 days ago
Study Finds Elevated Armed Conflict Risk Above Certain Drought Thresholds During El Niño in Parts of Central America and Southern Africa
A study published May 11, 2026 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found statistically significant connections between armed conflicts and climate impacts from El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole. Researchers analyzed data from 1950 to 2023 and identified droug…
science67 days ago
El Niño Expected to Bring Drier Conditions to Parts of Asia in 2026
El Nino is forecast to bring drier conditions and hotter weather to countries from India to New Zealand later in 2026, compounding existing inflationary pressures. Inflation accelerated to multiyear highs across much of Asia, with the Philippines and Pakistan seeing the sharpest…
theinertia.comscience94 days ago
Scientists Assess Potential for Strong El Niño Event in 2024
Climate scientists have noted an increasing likelihood of an El Niño event forming later in 2024, with a 61% chance according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A strong El Niño, defined by sea surface temperatures rising at least 2°C in the central and easte…
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AccuWeather Issues Hurricane Season Forecast Amid Possible El Niño Development
AccuWeather has forecasted a near- to below-average Atlantic hurricane season with 11 to 16 named storms, despite the expected arrival of El Niño conditions. The forecast attributes reduced activity to El Niño's influence on wind shear, though warm Atlantic waters could lead to r…
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Climate Prediction Center Forecasts Likely El Niño Emergence in May-July 2026
The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center has issued an update indicating a 61 percent chance of El Niño developing in May-July 2026 and persisting through the end of the year. El Niño involves warming of Pacific Ocean surface waters that can alter weather patterns a…
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NOAA Announces End of La Niña and Expected Development of El Niño Later This Year
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported on Thursday that the La Niña climate pattern has ended, with El Niño expected to develop later in the year. El Niño involves warming of Pacific Ocean waters and influences global weather patterns. The announcement comes…
The Boston Globescience95 days ago
Colorado State University Forecasts Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2026
Researchers from Colorado State University predict 13 named tropical storms for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with six developing into hurricanes and two reaching Category 3 or stronger. The forecast attributes the below-average activity to an expected El Niño pattern and m…
thesouthafrican.comscience95 days ago
Forecasts Indicate Possible Strong El Niño Event for California This Year
Meteorological forecasts suggest an El Niño event may develop later this summer, potentially becoming one of the strongest to affect Southern California. The event could lead to increased rainfall, replenishing water supplies and reducing wildfire risks, but also raise chances of…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewbusiness95 days ago
US Records Hottest March in 132 Years of Data, NOAA Reports
The continental United States experienced its hottest March on record, with average temperatures 9.35 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th century normal, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This marked the most abnormally hot month in 132 years of reco…
theinertia.comfinance96 days ago
Potential Super El Niño Event Raises Concerns for Global Food Security
An unusually powerful El Niño weather event may develop later this year, adding to existing pressures on global food costs. This phenomenon could disrupt agricultural production in multiple regions. Food security risks are heightened amid ongoing geopolitical tensions such as war…