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El Niño heat risk: 130 more deaths in Tennessee

Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: A super-strong El Niño is projected to drive extreme heat that could lead to about 450,000 deaths globally, with an additional 130 deaths expected in Tennessee. The report warns the worst heat may still be to come, increasing near-term health risks for the state.
WHO: Researchers forecasting impacts of a super-strong El Niño
WHAT: Projected extreme heat from El Niño could increase deaths, including an estimated additional 130 in Tennessee.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026 at 12:15 PM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Cause not yet established.

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