New ‘astonishing’ El Niño data wows California scientists

This year’s very strong El Niño is still gathering momentum in the Pacific Ocean, according to new data.

El Niño not only strengthened in October but will also likely continue to do so through this year, according to a monthly outlook that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center published Thursday.

The memo gives about a 60% chance that El Niño will make history by early 2027, surpassing the strength of all events since 1950…

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