WMO Warns El Niño Could Become Strongest in Decades
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is certain to persist through February and could become the strongest episode in decades.
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- The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is certain to persist through February and could become the strongest episode in decades.
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that the current El Niño could become the strongest in decades, according to a report published on September 3, 2026.
The agency’s forecasts indicate a 100% likelihood that El Niño conditions will persist through February. The outlook raises concern because a prolonged, exceptionally strong episode can influence weather patterns across multiple regions.
The warning is a forecast rather than a final measurement of the event’s strength. Governments and humanitarian agencies will need to follow subsequent WMO updates as the episode develops.
