Super El Niño Declaration Expected Within Hours
Super El Niño Declaration Expected Within Hours
US · Published Nov 12, 2026
• The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) is expected to officially declare a Super El Niño event within the next 24 hours.
• This designation requires equatorial Pacific water temperatures to be at least 2°C (3.6°F) above average for three consecutive months.

Impact & Risks

The Super El Niño is expected to significantly impact global weather patterns. In the U.S., the southern tier, including Southern California and Florida, may experience increased storm activity during the winter. The Pacific hurricane season has already been one of the busiest on record, while the Atlantic season has been unusually quiet due to increased wind shear. Past Super El Niño events have caused severe flooding, ice storms, and major snowstorms, raising concerns about potential disruptions in the coming months.

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