NYT
Watch Out for El Niño
Monday, August 17, 2026
El Niño is a climate pattern characterized by warmer-than-average ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean that occurs at irregular intervals, typically every two to seven years. The phenomenon affects global weather patterns, precipitation, and temperature distribution across multiple continents. Scientists monitor sea surface temperatures and atmospheric conditions to predict and track El Niño events.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/briefing/watch-out-for-el-nino.html
