A strong El Niño is already shaping extreme weather worldwide, prompting federal agencies to intensify research during the previous event to improve forecasting. This year, however, those agencies will not match the same level of effort. The reduced focus could affect the accuracy of predictions for upcoming weather patterns.
A powerful El Niño is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. During the last strong El Niño, federal agencies ramped up research in the hope of improving weather forecasts. This year, they won't be matching that effort.
