Super El Nino Could Deepen Plains Drought, Threaten U.S. Crop Yields

An exceptionally strong El Nino could deepen drought across the U.S. Plains and threaten crop yields, water supplies, and food prices for several years, according to AccuWeather climate experts. The weather forecaster said in a release Friday there is a 70% chance the El Nino that developed in early June will strengthen into a “Super El Nino” later this year. The event is expected to peak near the end of 2026 and persist into early 2027. Although El Nino typically brings above-normal