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Super El Niño odds top 90%; LA bracing for impacts

Forecasts say 2026 El Niño may be the strongest since 1950, raising odds of major California weather effects.
WHO: National climate forecasters
WHAT: El Niño forecast updated to higher odds of a 'super' event
WHEN: Aug 13, 2026 at 1:19 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: Forecasters say the 2026 El Niño cannot be stopped and has been strengthening, with odds now above 90% for peak strength.

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