Forecasters sound the alarm over a powerful El Nino climate pattern

NPR | By Lauren Sommer

Published September 4, 2026 at 4:03 AM EDT

Forecasters expect the El Niño weather pattern to strengthen significantly this year, raising the risks of extreme weather around the world well into 2027.

Lauren Sommer

Lauren Sommer covers climate change for NPR's Climate Desk.

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