A powerful Super El Niño could be developing in the Pacific Ocean, and forecasters say it may have major consequences for weather patterns across the United States and beyond. New seasonal forecast data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) suggests the climate phenomenon is strengthening rapidly. Scientists are keeping a close eye on the on the tropical Pacific Ocean, predicting the emergence of an intense, “Super” El Niño that would be among the stronger events on record.
Forecasters say El Niño is likely to intensify quickly over the tropical Pacific in the months ahead, potentially reaching exceptionally strong levels by the time it peaks later this year between late fall and early winter.
