Weather system tied to warming sea surface expected to intensify in fall and winter, persisting until early spring 2027 El Niño , a recurring climate phenomenon marked by above-average sea surface temperatures, when changes in wind patterns allow warmer water to spread across the central and east...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/08/super-el-nino-winter-flooding)