Source: Zerno On-Line (Russia)
Super El Niño 2026 may bring record warmth. Specifically, there’s a high probability that 2026 or 2027 will top the list of warmest years on the planet.
Forecasters are detecting signs of an approaching El Niño period. Furthermore, experts predict it will begin between June and August 2026. Moreover, by the end of the year, this phenomenon could intensify. Consequently, it may become the strongest in the last decade. Additionally, this would cause increased air temperatures and natural disasters on Earth.
NOAA Predictions and Transition Timeline
According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, a transition from La Niña to ENSO is expected in April. Furthermore, the El Niño that follows will persist until at least the end of 2026.
“The increasing likelihood of El Niño is supported by the high heat levels in the near-surface ocean layer and the expected weakening of the lower-level trade winds.” “If an El Niño does form, its potential strength remains highly uncertain, with a 1 in 3 chance of it being ‘strong’ in October-December 2026,” NOAA notes.
Super El Niño 2026: Global Impact Forecasts
According to Russian forecaster Mikhail Leus, there are increasing indications that an El Niño will form and strengthen over the next few months. Furthermore, this will influence weather patterns around the world. Additionally, El Niño could impact the Atlantic hurricane season. Moreover, it may further warm the planet. Consequently, there’s a high probability that 2026 or 2027 will top the list of warmest years on the planet.
Some European meteorological centers expect a Super El Niño to cause average sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean to rise 1.5-2°C above normal.
El Niño and La Niña are opposing climate patterns in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. Furthermore, El Niño increases sea temperatures, influencing climate patterns worldwide. Additionally, during El Niño periods, abnormal heat and droughts are observed. Meanwhile, La Niña cools the ocean. Moreover, it is characterized by increased precipitation.
