Climate Prediction Center predicts 69% chance 2026 El Niño will be strongest since 1950.
“The Climate Prediction Center gives a 69% chance this year's El Nino may be the strongest since 1950.”
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disputableBy end of 2026, meteorological records confirm whether 2026 El Niño strength ranks as strongest since 1950 based on official Climate Prediction Center assessment.
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