"Bigger and Bolder: Record-Breaking El Niño Brings Uncertain Future Climate scientists have been warning of its arrival, and now it's official: El Niño has begun, sparking widespread concerns about its potential impact on global weather patterns. But this year's El Niño is unlike any other, with experts predicting it will be one of the strongest on record. The Climate Prediction Center's announcement comes as a wake-up call for communities around the world, who are bracing for potentially devastating effects, from droughts and wildfires to intense storms and flooding. As the planet's climate continues to evolve, one thing is clear: this El Niño will be a force to be reckoned with."
El Niño has officially begun, the Climate Prediction Center announced Thursday. And it's not just any El Niño — this year's is shaping up to be one for the record books.
