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El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs—that can spell disaster for fish and corals
It's official: El Niño is back. By late fall 2026, forecast models give a 2-in-3 chance of a strong-to-very-strong El Niño affecting the weather, climate and ocean temperatures across the planet.
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El Niño has returned, with forecast models indicating a 2‑in‑3 probability of a strong‑to‑very‑strong event by late fall 2026. The phenomenon will influence weather, climate, and ocean temperatures worldwide. El Niño is the dominant phase of the El Niño‑Southern Oscillation (ENSO) system, the counterpart to La Niña.
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