US forecaster says over 79% chance of strong-to-very strong El Nino in January to March

US forecaster says over 79% chance of strong-to-very strong El Nino in January to March

​El ​Nino ‌continues to ​strengthen, with a ‌greater than 79% chance that a strong-to-very ‌strong El Nino occurs ‌through January to March 2027, the ⁠US ​Climate ⁠Prediction Center said on ⁠Thursday.

"Even with a ​very strong El Nino, ⁠the chances of experiencing ⁠impacts ​consistent with El Nino ⁠are higher, though not ⁠guaranteed," the ⁠weather forecaster added.

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