The Latest Breaking News from El Niño

Farmer's Almanac predicts a cold, snowy Wyoming winter, but one meteorologist calls long-range August forecasts 'voodoo magic'

A meteorologist warns against trusting summer's early winter forecasts, labeling them unreliable due to changing atmospheric conditions. Citing last year's inaccurate predictions as a cautionary tale, he emphasizes that while a strong El Niño will impact winter weather, the specifics remain unclear. For more precise predictions, he recommends waiting until…

The Times of India · Aug 12

Putting out wildfires: how peat restoration has reduced fire risk in Indonesia’s tropical forests

Peatland fires in Indonesia pose a major threat to habitats, wildlife and people. That risk is exacerbated by the country’s periodic El Niño warming phases, which bring prolonged drought.

The Conversation · Aug 12

Panama canal fees soar due to Iran war and El Niño as ship ‘pays $4m to jump queue’

Falling water levels linked to weather system are expected to limit number of slots to transit shipping lane

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Cocoa Prices Rebound on the Outlook for West African Cocoa Output to Decline

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) is up +72 (+1.25%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +5 (+0.12%). Cocoa prices erased early losses today and moved higher as the outlook for poor weather from this year’s El Niño weather system could reduce cocoa production in...

Barchart · Aug 10

‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn

Weather system tied to warming sea surface expected to intensify in fall and winter, persisting until early spring 2027

The Guardian - US · Aug 8

NOAA’s new hurricane forecast predicts a quiet season in the Atlantic. The Pacific won’t be as lucky

This year’s El Niño weather pattern is to blame, according to scientists

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Super El Niño 2026 is reshaping hurricane season. Here's what NOAA forecasts

NOAA predicts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026. A strong El Niño is expected to suppress storm development significantly this year. Forecasters anticipate fewer named storms and hurricanes than usual. However, coastal communities must remain prepared for potential storms. This outlook aligns with other meteorological predictions for the season.

The Economic Times · Aug 6

El Niño could unleash ocean heat that sends 2026 into record-breaking territory

This summer's heat is human caused, not from El Niño – but the climate phenomenon is set to release pent-up ocean heat.

Euronews · Aug 6

Bulletin world briefing: UN warns El Niño will push 49 million more into acute hunger

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The Independent UK · Aug 5

UN issues stark warning over impact of El Niño on world hunger

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The Independent UK · Aug 5