'El Nino is here': NOAA warns of historic weather impacts across US and beyond (opens original article in a new tab)

NOAA warns of historic El Nino with significant global weather impacts, including extreme events and regional climate shifts.

• NOAA warns of historic El Nino with 63% chance of sea surface temperatures exceeding 2 C in Pacific
• El Nino could rank among top 7 strongest events since 1950, potentially matching 1997 intensity
• Global impacts include extreme weather events like floods, droughts, heatwaves, and increased hurricane activity in Pacific regions
• UN warns El Nino will exacerbate climate challenges with 90% certainty, urging global preparedness
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• tldr: NOAA warns of historic El Nino with significant global weather impacts, including extreme events and regional climate shifts.