Weather & sea · Canarias · 09.10, 19:49
El Nino strengthens, forecasts for December 2026
Sea surface temperature in the Niño 3.4 region of the Pacific Ocean has exceeded 30 degrees Celsius for the first time since 1981.
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NOAA and Meteored data indicate accelerated warming since June. The sea surface temperature in the Niño 3.4 region reached 30.06°C on 5 October. This is the first record in the series since 1981. The previous record was 29.82°C from 2015. ECMWF forecasts suggest anomalies above 4°C. Maximum intensity of the phenomenon is predicted for December 2026.
Implications: Climate change may affect weather in the Canary Islands, including rainfall and wind.
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