The UN climate agency warned that El Nino is likely to intensify and could become the strongest since records began about four decades ago. The World Meteorological Organization said it is near certain to persist through February and is expected to remain very strong in the months ahead.
WHO:World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and UN climate agency
WHAT:UN and WMO warn El Nino is likely to intensify and persist through February, potentially reaching record strength.
WHEN:Sep 3, 2026
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:The naturally occurring El Nino is warming central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean surface temperatures, which shifts global winds, pressure, and rainfall patterns.
