Think about the hottest day you can remember. Now imagine that heat lasting for weeks while your grocery bills climb and the lights flicker.

WHAT HAPPENED

Experts say a massive weather shift is starting in the Pacific Ocean. They call it a Super El Niño.

This event happens when ocean water gets much warmer than usual. It changes how air moves around the entire planet.

This shift will likely bring record heat to almost every country. It will also cause heavy floods in some places and dry spells in others.

What the evidence shows

• Heat records will likely break across the globe.
• Extreme weather will hit nearly every land.
• Food supplies face risks from crop failure.
• Power grids will struggle to keep homes cool.
• Money loss could reach billions of dollars.

THE BIGGER QUESTION

We have seen these patterns before, but they are getting stronger. Are we doing enough to get ready for a world that is getting hotter?

Leaders are asking for more money to track the weather. But the real question is whether our towns and farms can survive these changes in the long run.

WHAT HAPPENS NOW

Expect to see higher prices at the store as crops fail in dry areas. Your power bill might also go up as the grid works harder to fight the heat.

Leaders are being pushed to spend more on weather tools. These tools help us see the next big storm before it hits.

WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW

Which specific areas will see the worst floods?

• Will power companies be able to keep the lights on?
• How much will food prices rise for the average family?