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ClimateQuiet 7d · day 11

Meteorologists confirm 'super' El Niño, but term itself sparks pushback

New data show this year's El Niño has strengthened enough for some forecasters to call it a super El Niño, while at least one meteorologist disputes the label.

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What to know

  • Multiple outlets (CNN, Al Jazeera, The Weather Network) report new data showing this year's El Niño has strengthened to 'super' status.
  • A meteorologist publicly disputes the term itself, saying 'super El Niño' is not a recognized scientific classification and the correct term is 'very strong El Niño.'
  • Coverage is now shifting toward regional impacts — where the event is expected to bring rain, drought, and heat.

CNN Reporting outletChris Martz MeteorologistAaron ParnasAaron Parnas Commentator addressed in the dispute

Meteorologists confirm 'super' El Niño, but term itself sparks pushback
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  1. 5

    Scientists confirm 'super' El Niño is in progress

    The Weather Network reported that scientists have confirmed a 'super' El Niño is now in progress, continuing the story a few days after the initial reports.

    1. 1 outlet first by The Weather Network, 7d ago · read ↗

  2. 1 day quiet
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    Coverage details regional rain, drought and heat effects

    Al Jazeera and CNN follow-up coverage detailed where the strengthened El Niño is expected to bring rain, drought and heat around the world.

    1. 1 outlet El Nino reaches super status: Where will it bring rain, drought and heat?

      first by Al Jazeera, 8d ago

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    CNN broadcast explains what 'super' status means

    A CNN television segment walked through the new data behind the super El Niño designation and its expected effects on weather patterns.

    “New data shows this year's El Niño has strengthened enough to be called a super El Niño. Here's what that means.”
    — CNN

    1. 1 outlet first by CNN, 8d ago · read ↗

  5. 2

    CNN reports El Niño reaching 'super' status

    CNN published a report saying new data show this year's El Niño has strengthened enough to be called a super El Niño, outlining what that could mean for global weather.

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    Meteorologist disputes the 'super El Niño' label

    Chris Martz, responding to commentary from Aaron Parnas, said there is no scientific term 'super El Niño' and that the event developing should be called a 'very strong El Niño.'

    “There is no such thing as a "super El Niño." That is not a meteorological term in the scientific lexicon. What's currently developing is a "very strong El Niño."”
    — @ChrisMartzWX

    • Hi there, @AaronParnas. Meteorologist here. 👋 ⛈️ Two things: 1️⃣ There is no such thing as a “super El Niño.” That is not a meteorological term in the scientific lexicon. What’s currently developing is a “very strong El Niño.” But you are correct that the lack of hurricanes

      @ChrisMartzWXX10d ago444▲view on X ↗