Climate Prediction Center: ENSO Diagnostic Discussion The strongest El Niño events in the historical record are characterized by significant ocean-atmosphere coupling through the summer, and it remains to be seen whether this occurs in 2026
El Nino 2026 Forecast: Super El Nino Could Be Strongest on Record NOAA's Climate Prediction Center now calls a super El Niño the “single most likely outcome” for late 2026 Former NOAA chief scientist Ryan Maue called it “Code Red ” The Washington Post, Fox Weather, and Severe Weather Europe have all run lead stories about what could be a once-in-150-year event
2026 Could See A Historic Super El Niño. Here’s Why. - Forbes They went on to say, “In June-August 2026, El Niño is likely to emerge (62% chance) and persist through at least the end of 2026 ” Both phenomena are a part of a broader cycle called the