A shift is happening far below the ocean’s surface near the equator. Warm currents are moving eastward, bulging sea levels and hinting at the early stages of a powerful El Niño event. This isn’t just another weather pattern—it could be a game-changer for global temperatures and storm tracks. Unlike
The morning of Thursday started hot in the East Bay, with a 9:30 a. m. temperature already near 85°F. A woman walking her labrador felt the sweat on her headband, while the dog’s panting was loud even under a shade. The heat climbed quickly across the region, with some spots aiming for 100°F and oth
Prices for two key coffee types shot up this week after Japan’s weather agency announced the return of El Niño across the Pacific Ocean. Traders scrambled to cover their bets after months of gloomy forecasts about bumper harvests turned suddenly uncertain. The sudden shift shows how quickly markets
The planet warmed again in May, becoming the second hottest month since reliable records began. Climate change and a developing El Niño pattern pushed up land and sea temperatures across the globe. Scientists from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service noted that May 2024 ranked jus
Arizona’s monsoon kicks off June 15 and runs through September, bringing much-needed rain but also serious risks. Experts say this year’s monsoon could be wetter than usual, with a 30-50% chance of above-normal rainfall. That’s good news for the state’s water supply, but it also means preparing for
The world celebrated Environment Day with a reminder that the planet is heating up. The latest forecast from the World Meteorological Organization warns of a strong El Nino, likely to start between June and August and linger until at least November. The probability is high – 80 % for its onset and 9
The summer heat in Asia is turning fields into dry patches, making it hard for farmers to plant and grow crops. \\ A strong El Nino wave is expected to make the drought worse, especially in places that rely on monsoon rains. \\ Farmers in India, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia are already strugg
A climate pattern called El Nino could squeeze cocoa supplies this year, pushing prices up slowly rather than sharply. The company’s new leader noted that London cocoa prices are slipping from last spring’s high of over £9, 000 per ton to about £2, 944 now. Experts say an El Nino event has an 80% ch
The official start of the 2026 tropical storm and hurricane season is fast approaching, with scientists forecasting a quieter year overall. NOAA’s latest models suggest about a 35 % chance that the season will be near normal, while only a 10 % probability exists for more named storms than usual. A d
Market chatter shows sugar costs rising after worries grow that a strong El Niño could dry out key crop areas in Brazil, India and Thailand. Recent data from the International Sugar Organization point to a possible drop in global supply for 2026/27, which could tighten the market. Meanwhile, r
