Three Pacific hurricanes highlight El Niño activity
By The BriefBrief
Hurricanes Karina, Lowell and Marie are churning in the Pacific Ocean, reflecting unusually high storm activity. Climate scientists say the level of activity is consistent with El Niño conditions.
WHO:Climate scientists
WHAT:Three hurricanes—Karina, Lowell and Marie—are churning in the Pacific Ocean, and scientists link the activity to El Niño.
WHEN:Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 11:56 AM ET
WHERE:Pacific Ocean
WHY:The elevated hurricane activity is consistent with El Niño conditions.
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