El Niño Could Reach Very Strong Intensity in 2026

03/09/2026

Before the end of 2026, El Niño is forecast to reach very strong intensity and peak toward the close of the year. WMO forecasts do not anticipate ENSO-neutral conditions or a return to La Niña during the outlook period.

Organización Meteorológica Mundial (2026)

Organización Meteorológica Mundial. (2026, September 3). El Niño/La Niña Update (August 2026). https://wmo.int/resources/publication-series/el-ninola-nina-updates/august-2026

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El Niño Could Reach Very Strong Intensity in 2026

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