There are signs an El Nino weather pattern is approaching, with forecasters tracking a spike in temperatures that could trigger the climate driver by winter.

A formal El Nino declaration could pivot many Australian regions back into prolonged dry spells.

Forecasters say there is a 60% chance El Nino will be strong by spring.

Scientists are poised to declare the emergence of a the weather pattern within days. Here’s why.

The WMO forecasts an 80% chance of El Niño by August, warning of significant global climate impacts and urgent action needed.

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BoM and other agencies expect transition to the first El Niño since spring 2023 sometime during winter

Explainer - We are being told to look out for El Niño in the coming months. But what exactly does that mean?

There are signs an El Nino weather pattern is approaching, with forecasters tracking a spike in temperatures that could trigger the climate driver by winter.

Australia should prepare for an El Niño, with the BoM and other agencies forecasting that the weather phenomenon is likely to develop in coming months