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How does the Met Office know?
The Met Office uses complex computer models that simulate the Earth's climate system, incorporating vast amounts of global data, including sea surface temperatures in the Pacific. By observing the developing El Niño and its projected strength, they can forecast its likely influence on global weather patterns, including the potential for a cold UK winter.
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