Latest News About Meteorology around El Niño onset and jet stream shifts

Updated 2026-06-18 00:57

Warm-season warming onset likely this summer, high likelihood reported by the WMO, signaling warmer global temperatures and increased severe weather risk. Europe and the UK see a buckling jet stream pushing Arctic air south, following a May heat event, with heat records fueling stronger storms. Such patterns heighten drought risk in parts of South Asia and challenge energy systems and farming worldwide through late 2026. Close watching of worldwide meteorology remains crucial for preparedness across sectors.

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