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2026 El Niño Could Trigger Record Global Temperatures

4/8/2026

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A significant El Niño is expected to develop by late summer or early fall 2026, potentially becoming a 'Super El Niño' with sea surface temperatures over 2°C above average, driven by warm Pacific water patterns.
The event could trigger severe weather, including flooding in southeastern South America and drought in northern South America and India.
If it persists through winter, it may drive record global temperatures in 2026 and 2027.

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Story summary

A significant El Niño is expected to develop by late summer or early fall 2026, potentially becoming a 'Super El Niño' with sea surface temperatures over 2°C above average, driven by warm Pacific water patterns.
The event could trigger severe weather, including flooding in southeastern South America and drought in northern South America and India.
If it persists through winter, it may drive record global temperatures in 2026 and 2027.