“Yes, it will worsen storms”
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El Niño is a periodic warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean that occurs every few years and influences global weather patterns, including Atlantic hurricane activity. When El Niño is strong, it typically suppresses Atlantic hurricane formation by increasing wind shear and altering atmospheric conditions that hurricanes need to develop. The 2026 hurricane season has drawn particular attention because forecasters predicted a robust or "super" El Niño would dominate, potentially making it one of the quieter Atlantic seasons in recent years.