El Niño Is Back. Here's What It Could Mean for Hurricanes, Heat and Flooding

Jun 12, 2026 - 00:04
El Niño Is Back. Here's What It Could Mean for Hurricanes, Heat and Flooding
After weeks of warning, El Nino has arrived in the tropical Pacific, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday. The warm phase of the El Nino is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall. Forecasters expect a 63% chance sea surface temperatures in ...