Yup.

Historic may be an understatement.

More from the cited article ...

... The CPC Official ENSO outlook, which synthesizes multiple models from North America and abroad, indicates El Nio will continue to strengthen through the end of the year [Figs. 6-7-8]. During the October-December 2026 season, there is a 69% chance of a historic event that would exceed the strength of previous El Nio events dating back to 1950 (+2.5C or more for a 3-month RONI value).

With an event of this magnitude, the chances of experiencing impacts consistent with El Nio are larger, but they are not guaranteed (see CPC outlooks for probabilities of seasonal anomalies). In summary, El Nio is strengthening, with a greater than 90% chance of a very strong event during the Northern Hemisphere fall and winter 2026-27. ...

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But do note that the "historic event" forecast comes with a 69% chance attached to it.

That aspect is usually dropped from the headlines ...