International forecasters warn countries need to be prepared for a powerful El Niño

NPR | By Lauren Sommer

Published September 3, 2026 at 5:29 PM EDT

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Forecasters are expecting the El Niño weather pattern to strengthen significantly this year, raising the risks of extreme weather around the world well into 2027.

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Lauren Sommer

Lauren Sommer covers climate change for NPR's Climate Desk.