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Forecasters have confirmed a very strong El Niño that has pushed Pacific sea-surface temperatures well beyond historical thresholds and is already altering global weather. The Met Office says the event is unprecedented in modern records; governments in Central and South America have declared alerts as droughts and extreme heat are damaging crops and water supplies now and into 2027.
UK drought conditions persist despite a spell of heavy rain. Morecambe records 52.5mm in 24 hours, a third of the region’s rainfall for June–mid-August. Reservoirs sit at 62.6% capacity as the National Drought Group urges continued vigilance and a longer period of sustained rainfall.
The world faces a record-breaking El Niño that is likely to bring extreme weather patterns. The UK government is advising households to prepare for supply disruptions, with Environment Secretary Angela Eagle highlighting the need for resilience as droughts, floods and cyber threats threaten food security.
El Niño has strengthened to historic levels, suppressing Atlantic hurricane formation. Forecasters say the pattern, alongside Saharan dust, will keep the Atlantic unusually quiet for the remainder of the season, while the Pacific remains highly active with several hurricanes.
El Niño is strengthening, with forecasts predicting historic intensity. Reports show drought in Central America’s Dry Corridor and a UK weather shift toward wetter, stormier conditions. Scientists warn impacts will extend into 2027 as temperatures rise globally and rainfall patterns shift.
A slow-moving nor'easter has struck the Mid‑Atlantic and New England since late September, causing heavy rain, strong onshore winds and coastal flooding from New Jersey to southern New England. Utilities, flights and events have been disrupted, at least one person has died in New York City, and forecasters warn additional high‑tide flooding will persist into Monday and Tuesday.
Investigation into the Learjet 60 crash near Cresthaven, Florida, continues as officials examine evidence that the left elevator may have separated before impact and that ice, weather, and other factors contributed to the catastrophe.