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El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says

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NOAA says there is a nearly 70% chance that the building Super El Niño will be the strongest such event on record.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    ‘Historic' El Niño could be unfolding, experts say, as pattern strengthens (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    CALIFORNIA, USA – DECEMBER 22: A view of big waves in Pacific Ocean at Municipal Pier of Pacifica, California, United States on December 22, 2024 as coastal flood and high surf warning issued in San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, …

  2. KXAN Austin

    69% chance of 'historic' El Niño later this year (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    This upcoming El Niño is favored to be the strongest since record keeping began in 1950.

  3. ABC 30 Fresno

    El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    NOAA says there is a nearly 70% chance that the building Super El Niño will be the strongest such event on record.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    A potentially ‘historic’ El Niño may become the biggest on record, NOAA says (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    During the six seasons with strong El Niños, tropical-storm numbers in the Atlantic were well below normal.

  5. Money Talks News

    Updated El Niño Forecast Warns of ‘Historic Event’ (opens Money Talks News)

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    Money Talks News's feed description

    NOAA says the pattern could raise weather risks and global temperatures while adding trillions in economic losses, though U.S. effects vary by region.

  6. The Hill

    'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US? (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    In an update released Thursday, national forecasters said the odds that this year's El Niño will reach the highest strength level – often called a "super" El Niño – are now higher than 90%.

  7. KTLA Los Angeles

    'Super' El Niño may be the strongest since 1950. What it could mean for California (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    The 2026 El Niño cannot be stopped. In an update released Thursday, national forecasters said the odds that this year's El Niño will reach the highest strength level – often called a "super" El Niño – are now higher than 90%.

  8. Los Angeles Times

    A 'super' El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    A "super" El Niño is now 95% likely to develop this year as the climate pattern gains dramatic strength in the Pacific Ocean — leaving officials across California and beyond bracing for a wet and potentially destructive winter.

  9. KTVU San Francisco

    This year's El Niño will likely be strongest on record, forecasters predict in August update (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    There is now at least a 90% chance that the strengthening El Niño will reach the "Very Strong" classification later in the year. Here's what to know.

  10. KOIN

    'Super' El Nino may be strongest since 1950. When will it hit Oregon? (opens KOIN)

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    KOIN's feed description

    In an update released Thursday, national forecasters said the odds that this year's El Niño will reach the highest strength level – often called a "super" El Niño – are now higher than 90%.

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