Super El Niño Forecast Strengthens, Potentially Among Strongest on Record
Super El Niño Forecast Strengthens, Potentially Among Strongest on Record
US · Published Jul 7, 2026
• A developing El Niño climate pattern is now forecast to become significantly stronger than previously anticipated, with NOAA and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) projecting it could rank among the most intense events on record. El Niño conditions, already established in the tropical Pacific, are expected to strengthen rapidly through late 2026 and into
• Seasonal-average sea-surface temperature anomalies are predicted to exceed 2°C (3.6°F) in key monitoring regions, a threshold historically associated with 'super' El Niño events. These conditions are expected to reshape weather patterns across the United States, particularly during the fall and winter months, with increased rainfall, warmer-than-average temperatures in the northern U.S., and heightened risks of volatile weather patterns.
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Heat Wave Shifts West, Cooler Temperatures in the East
Heat Wave Shifts West, Cooler Temperatures in the East
US · Published Jul 7, 2026
• The record-breaking heat wave that gripped the central and eastern United States since late June is beginning to subside and shift westward, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Bill Dugar.
• While the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Ohio Valley are experiencing seasonable to below-normal temperatures, extreme heat warnings remain in effect for parts of the Southwest, including Phoenix, where temperatures are expected to reach 111–116°F (44–47°C).
• Northern Alaska is also under a heat advisory, with forecast highs of 80°F (27°C), a significant departure from its usual July highs in the mid-40s°F (7°C).
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Paris Agreement's 'Well Below 2°C' Target: Interpretation and Challenges
Paris Agreement's 'Well Below 2°C' Target: Interpretation and Challenges
US · Published Jul 7, 2026
• The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to 'well below 2°C' above pre-industrial levels, with efforts to cap it at 1.5°C.
• This target is often interpreted probabilistically, with a 66-90% likelihood of staying below 2°C.
• However, as emissions accumulate and uncertainties in climate projections narrow, the probability-based approach may lead to warming closer to 2°C.
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Recent Rainfall Eases Georgia Drought, Wildfire Risk Reduced
Recent Rainfall Eases Georgia Drought, Wildfire Risk Reduced
US · Published Jul 7, 2026
• Recent rainfall across Georgia has significantly improved drought conditions and reduced wildfire risks, according to Thomas Barrett, forest protection chief with the Georgia Forestry Commission.
• After an extended drought that began in May, some counties have seen relief, though others remain in severe drought.
• The U.S.
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