A remarkable 3.5˚C rise in central equatorial Pacific Ocean temperatures is possible by November, shows new ECMWF, which would mark the strongest El Niño on record.
Possible strength scenarios range from +2.8˚C to +4.3˚C, with sweeping consequences on global climate into 2027.
The National Hurricane Center will initiate advisories on Tropical Depression Two-E (formerly EP91), located south of southern Mexico at 9:00 AM CST (1500 UTC).