El Niño is starting to lose strength after fueling a hot, stormy year. An atmospheric scientist explains what’s ahead
Reds and yellows show where Pacific waters were warmer in 2024 than in 2022. The abnormally warmer region along the equator is what we call El Niño. Weak El Niño events occur every few years, with strong events like this averaging once every 10 to 20 years. Credit: NOAA Wild weather has been roiling North