A forecasted exceptionally strong El Niño climate phenomenon expected to develop in mid-2026 and persist into 2027, featuring anomalously warm sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.

This 'super' variant refers to an El Niño event of potentially historic intensity, with NOAA estimating a 62% chance of emergence between June and August 2026, capable of driving record global heat, extreme weather patterns, and an active hurricane season.

Colloquially used in meteorological discussions to highlight the amplified impacts on weather, such as droughts, floods, wildfires, and possibly making 2027 the hottest year on record.