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North America map showing typical El Niño winters: warm in the West, drier in the Northeast, wetter in the South, with an extended Pacific jet stream arc.

What a strengthening El Niño means for the Atlantic hurricane season

The National Hurricane Center forecasts no US tropical activity this week, but residents should monitor the seven-day outlook.

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NOAA says El Niño is underway and likely to strengthen into winter 2026-27. Here’s what that means

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