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Last Update: 09/25/2026 at 4:33 PM EST
Record El Niño Intensifies Amid Global…Record El Niño Intensifies Amid Global Warming
Coverage from Grist, The Guardian, and others
The 2026 El Niño has reached sea-surface temperature levels near or above the 2015 record, with forecasts indicating further strengthening into late 2026 or early 2027. Scientists warn that the event is unfolding against a warmer global baseline, increasing the potential for heat, drought, heavy rainfall, wildfire, crop, and health impacts. The event’s exact peak and the extent to which climate change is affecting its strength remain uncertain.
First Article: 09/25/26
Latest Article: 09/25/26
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09-25-2026
Grist / Frida Garza
Climate scientists are tracking an exceptionally strong El Niño in the tropical Pacific this year, with record Niño 3.4 warming and potential worldwide weather impacts.
09-22-2026
Common Dreams / Julia Conley
Climate scientists tracking the El Niño that began in June report a 3.07°C Niño 3.4 anomaly and forecast further strengthening through winter in the central Pacific.
09-21-2026
The Guardian
Scientists report that a record-strength El Nino in the Pacific Ocean is intensifying global heat, rainfall, drought, wildfire, and food-security risks.