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Michelle L'Heureux

Michelle L'Heureux

Lead of the El Niño/Southern Oscillation team, NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Appears in 2 stories

Notable Quotes

"El Niño is here, and there's a real chance it becomes a powerful one. People should plan for a shift in seasonal patterns." — illustrative of NOAA's June advisory messaging

Stories

NOAA declares El Niño has formed, forecasts a very strong event

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Leading NOAA's ENSO forecasting through the 2026 onset

NOAA declared El Niño on June 11. The odds of a 'very strong' winter event are now 63 percent, nearly double the May estimate. The World Meteorological Organization followed within days, urging all countries to bolster early warning systems before the event strengthens.

Updated Jun 12

Global wildfires set 2026 record as a strong El Niño builds

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Coordinating NOAA's 2026 El Niño outlook

Satellites tracked 150 million hectares of burned land globally in the first four months of 2026. That is roughly the size of Alaska, and about double the historical average for January through April.

Updated May 12