Subsurface water in the Pacific Ocean is currently 8°C above normal, which may be indicative of an El Niño event. Some reports suggest that El Niño is already underway, with NOAA having officially declared its formation, while others warn of a potential "super" El Niño. However, there is some uncertainty, with at least one outlet contradicting the possibility of a "super" El Niño, and the overall implications and severity of the event are still being assessed.