(LKL) STORM ENGINES: UNVEILING THE SCIENCE OF EL NIÑO | National News

Hurricane Polo has weakened to a strong Category 4 after briefly reaching Category 5 status off Mexico’s Pacific coast. This rapid intensification was influenced by El Niño, which is causing warmer ocean temperatures and impacting global weather patterns. A study from the Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago warns of nearly half a million heat-related deaths by February due to extreme temperatures associated with El Niño. Peter Huybers from Harvard emphasizes that while precise predictions are difficult, the likelihood of unusual weather events—such as floods and droughts—is increased due to El Niño. Correspondent Marybel Gonzalez will provide further insights and preparations necessary for potential impacts in a report at 3 PM ET.