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Super El Niño is actually here now, and it’s only going to get stronger

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By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — An already-strong El Niño just turned super as the phenomenon crosses into unprecedented territory. The natural climate cycle has been strengthening at a breakneck pace since it was first declared in June and is stronger now than it’s ever been on this date…

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  1. Nature

    The super El Niño is already wreaking havoc: here’s what’s in store (opens Nature)

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    Nature, Published online: 13 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02826-5 The extreme weather of this year’s mega El Niño could look different from past events.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Super El Niño is actually here now, and it’s only going to get stronger (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — An already-strong El Niño just turned super as the phenomenon crosses into unprecedented territory. The natural climate cycle has been strengthening at a breakneck pace since it was first declared in June and is stronger now than it’s ever been on this date…

  3. KION Central Coast

    El Niño just leveled up to super status. Here’s what that means for the weather (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — An already-strong El Niño just turned super as the phenomenon crosses into unprecedented territory. The natural climate cycle has been strengthening at a breakneck pace since it was first declared in June and is stronger now than it’s ever been on this date…

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