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Forecasters predict that a powerful El Niño will emerge soon, with an 82 percent chance of occurrence between May and July 2026. This prediction is driven by rising ocean temperatures and human-caused global warming, which are expected to exacerbate extreme weather events. Long-term implications include increased preparedness needs for communities facing potential wildfires, floods, and heatwaves as the phenomenon develops into early 2027.