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Climate geeks have their eyes on the tropical Pacific Ocean as sea surface temperatures have warmed steadily over the past few weeks. 

It's officially an El Nino and this one looks to be headed for strong to very strong territory. Some forecasters are saying this year's El Nino could challenge for the strongest on record.

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The Pacific Ocean's tropical sea surface temperatures have warmed steadily over the past few weeks.

Climate geeks have their eyes on the tropical Pacific Ocean as sea surface temperatures have warmed steadily over the past few weeks. It's officially an El Nino and this one looks to be headed for strong to very strong territory. Some forecasters are saying this year's El Nino could challenge for the strongest on record. GUESTS: Kevin E. Trenberth of the National Center for Atmospheric Research and Jason Samenow of the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang blog

Climate Cast: This year's El Nino could be strongest on record

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