NOAA forecasts a 97% chance of strong El Niño lasting into March 2027, with an 81% probability of a very strong event.

New measurements show that El Niño conditions are strengthening across the tropical Pacific, with sea surface temperatures (SST) showing a steady upward trend.

NOAA forecasts a 97% chance of strong El Niño lasting into March 2027, with an 81% probability of a very strong event.