El Niño's Impact Across the US: A Comprehensive Overview
El Niño has officially arrived, with an 84% chance of being of moderate strength and a 56% chance of becoming a strong event at its peak. The climate pattern could signal another wet winter in Southern California and increased temperatures across the globe, among other effects. El Niño is a major driver of weather conditions worldwide and can cause a range of impacts, such as increasing the risk of heavy rainfall and droughts in certain locations around the world. However, human-caused climate change can exacerbate or mitigate some of its effects.