‘Super El Niño’ could make Arizona’s already brutal summers even worse, climate scientists warn

Climate scientists warn Arizona may face record-breaking heat, deadly flooding, and intense wildfires this summer due to a 'Super El Niño' forming in the Pacific Ocean. Phoenix experienced 113 consecutive days of 100°F+ temperatures in 2024, with state-wide annual average temperatures rising 3.4°F since 1970. Experts predict drier, hotter conditions with potential late-summer precipitation delays.