Meteorologists believe that 2026 and 2027 could break all previous temperature records.
According to Germany’s Bild, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that a new El Niño phenomenon could develop as early as mid-this year, which could significantly affect global temperatures and precipitation patterns.
“We will witness weather phenomena unlike anything modern history has seen”
Climatologist Daniel Swain from the California Institute for Water Resources believes that 2026 and 2027 could become the hottest years on record since measurements began. A similar warning was issued by meteorologist and climate expert Jeff Berardelli, who told the American television station WFLA-TV:
“I think we will witness weather phenomena that modern history has not yet seen.”
A “Super El Niño” represents an extremely strong form of the climate phenomenon El Niño, during which unusually high warming occurs in the Pacific Ocean.
Such changes can then cause a complete disruption of weather patterns worldwide, ranging from extreme heat waves and prolonged droughts to heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding.
As reported by Bild, experts warn that the effects are already visible in parts of Europe, where the soil is extremely dry after long periods without significant precipitation.
The last El Niño event was recorded during 2023 and 2024, and according to reports from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), this phenomenon contributed to 2024 becoming the hottest year since official measurements began.
Scientist warns of record temperatures
Climate scientist Carlo Buontempo warns that new temperature records could be broken as early as next year. Even more concerning forecasts come from climatologist Timo Semmler of the Irish meteorological service.
He believes that the effects of a new El Niño could be even stronger during 2027, because the atmosphere needs time to respond to changes in the Pacific.
“If El Niño develops during the second half of 2026, there is an increased risk that 2027 will become a year of record-breaking heat,” Semmler warned.
Experts are especially concerned about the increasing risk of catastrophic wildfires.
Theodore Kipping from King’s College London warns that a strong El Niño could increase the likelihood of extreme droughts and heatwaves in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the Amazon rainforest.
In the case of a very strong “Super El Niño,” experts do not rule out the possibility that the world could enter a period of the most dangerous weather extremes in modern history.
The meteorological portal Severe Weather Europe reports that Europe could experience a sharp weather shift as early as late May. After an unusually cold influx of Arctic air, a strong heat dome is developing over much of the continent, trapping hot air and bringing extremely high temperatures.
Over 35°C in Spain and Portugal
According to their forecasts, temperatures in Spain and Portugal could exceed 35°C, while very warm air is expected to gradually spread toward France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and also the Balkans.
Some parts of Europe could be up to 15°C warmer than the average for late May. Meteorologists warn that such heat domes are often responsible for record-breaking heat waves, droughts, and major wildfires, and that due to the prolonged trapping of heat they can pose a serious health risk, especially for elderly people and those with chronic illnesses.
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