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Forecasters say a developing super El Niño could intensify through autumn, bringing a milder, rainier fall and a moisture-rich winter for the Mid-Atlantic, with a boom-or-bust potential for snow and a generally quieter Atlantic hurricane season overall.
Forecasters expect a coastal storm forming off the Mid-Atlantic coast Sunday to bring 1–3 inches of snow to the D.C. area, with the potential for higher amounts in localized bands. The forecast is tentative and could change as the system develops Sunday into Monday.
Coastal storms in the Lowcountry caused major flooding and beach erosion, washing away seawalls, docks, and private piers. Emergency management crews are clearing the beachfront of debris, while homeowners are dealing with severe erosion near their homes. Ongoing projects to address erosion and flooding have been washed out, and the area is facing worse impacts than a previous hurricane. Despite the setback, the community is determined to rebuild.