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- Meteorologists warn a 'super El Niño' could develop in 2026, bringing weather to Australia and the Pacific Northwest.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a 61% chance El Niño forms between May and July 2026.
- Warmer sea surface temperatures could heighten drought and bushfire risk in Australia and wildfire risk in the Pacific Northwest.
- Experts caution that El Niño strength does not always correlate with rainfall, urging patience.
