Super El Niño Chances Now About 50/50 - Videos from The Weather Channel

Forecast models show odds of a "Super El Niño" have increased to around 50% for this winter.

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A Super El Niño is classified as an event with sea surface temperatures at least 1.5°C above average.

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This type of extreme El Niño could have widespread global impacts on weather patterns.

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Parts of the U.S. may see warmer and drier conditions while the Pacific Northwest gets wetter.

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South America could experience drought while heavy rains threaten Australia and Asia.

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A strong El Niño increases the chances of severe storms in the Pacific and hurricanes in the Atlantic.

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Agriculture, tourism and government planners should watch forecasts closely for potential effects.

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Scientists will be carefully monitoring ocean temperatures and other factors for signs the El Niño will indeed be "super-sized".

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