Satellite image showing El Niño weather patterns over the Pacific Ocean

NOAA reduces research efforts despite powerful El Niño impacting global weather

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A strong El Niño is currently affecting extreme weather worldwide. Unlike during the last major El Niño, federal agencies, including NOAA, are not increasing their research efforts this year to improve weather forecasting. This decision comes as the powerful El Niño continues to influence global climate patterns.

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