El Nino’s Global Heat Surge | Bangor News

El Nino is brewing into a monster — NOAA says it’s likely to be one of the strongest on record, with an 81% chance of hitting “very strong” by fall. Formed fast and already moderate, it’s riding a wave of record-breaking Pacific heat amplified by climate change. Past giants like the 1997-98 event caused thousands of deaths and billions in damage — this one could match or even exceed it. While not every extreme weather event will worsen, strong El Nino increases the odds: wetter southern U.S. winters, warmer northern ones, and a quieter Atlantic hurricane season. And globally? It’s acting like a thermostat, releasing stored heat and priming the world for new temperature records — possibly even breaking 2024’s highs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39b2ac296a7cfefe