'100% to 99% chance' El Niño lasts 6 months: What does that mean for you?

Climate models indicate that the current El Niño phenomenon is nearly certain to persist through the upcoming fall, winter, and into the spring of 2027.
El Niño is here, growing stronger by the day, and getting ready for a long stay. Climate models indicate the phenomenon is nearly certain to last not just through this fall and winter, but also into spring of 2027.
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