California Braces for Potential Historic El Niño Winter
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NOAA forecasters say a “super” El Niño is highly likely this year, with about a 95% chance of becoming very strong and potentially the strongest on record since 1950. If it unfolds as expected, Southern California could see above‑average winter rainfall and more tropical moisture, increasing the risks of coastal flooding, higher seas and erosion. Past strong El Niños have varied in impact, but the pattern typically brings heavier storms to the region from December through March, and warming global temperatures could amplify these effects.
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