WMO Issues El Niño Warning, Predicts Higher Temperatures and Severe Weather Worldwide

Forecast models largely pointed to a return of the ocean–atmosphere phenomenon at moderate strength or higher, with some suggesting it could become particularly intense.

An El Nino event this year is likely to take place between June and August 2026

A 'super El Nino' may be forming, raising concerns about record heat and shifting weather.

The world is on the cusp of an El Nino weather event that, in Australia, is likely to bring poor snow cover in peak skiing season, increased summer bushfire risks, drought, extreme heat and late agricultural harvests.