European long-range forecast shows 100% chance of Super El Niño forming

Name: European long-range forecast shows 100% chance of Super El Niño forming
Uploaded: 2026-05-06T15:16:05Z
Duration: 4 min 17 s
Description: The ECMWF long-range forecast models suggest the strongest El Niño ever is likely to form by November. While an El Niño year typically means less tropical activity in the Atlantic, all chances are not lost, as the model shows above-average ocean temperatures for the duration of hurricane season.

FWX · May 6, 2026 · 4m 17s

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The ECMWF long-range forecast models suggest the strongest El Niño ever is likely to form by November. While an El Niño year typically means less tropical activity in the Atlantic, all chances are not lost, as the model shows above-average ocean temperatures for the duration of hurricane season.