BRITAIN could be in for a wet and stormy autumn followed by a colder, calmer winter — and an unusually powerful El Nimo may be partly responsible.El Nino is a natural climate pattern in the tropical Pacific, but its effects can be felt around the world. This year’s event is already the strongest on record, and is expected to strengthen further before peaking later this year.

The powerful Pacific climate pattern is linked to changes in the jet stream and polar vortex, raising the prospect of a wet, stormy autumn followed by colder, calmer weather, says CHLOE BRIMICOMBE

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