New England residents may experience a warmer-than-average summer and fall, with heightened risks of heat waves, humid conditions, and intense thunderstorms. Coastal areas could see an increase in storm activity, including rain-heavy nor’easters, while the winter season may bring more rain than snow. The broader impacts of a strong El Niño include potential droughts in some areas due to irregular rainfall patterns and a quieter Atlantic hurricane season due to increased wind shear. Globally, the event could disrupt weather systems, intensify extreme weather, and exacerbate climate-related challenges.