Between the strengthening El Niño and the recent record warmth, the global average in 2023 is on pace to become the warmest year ever directly measured.

There is now even a significant chance (~55%) that temperatures in 2023 exceed the 1.5 °C threshold.https://t.co/bfg2FDigY1 pic.twitter.com/WdSxbYNLi6

— Dr. Robert Rohde (@RARohde) September 13, 2023