Natural cycles like El Niño influence weather patterns by causing changes in ocean temperatures, which in turn affect atmospheric circulation and weather systems. During an El Niño event, warmer sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean can lead to shifts in global wind patterns, influencing precipitation patterns and temperatures around the world. This can result in effects such as increased rainfall in some regions, droughts in others, and changes in storm tracks. These impacts can have far-reaching consequences for agriculture, ecosystems, and human populations.