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San Diego County Ramps Up Flood Preparations as NOAA Flags Very Strong El Niño

Officials are accelerating channel maintenance and resident outreach because the high odds of a very strong El Niño raise the risk of heavier seasonal rain in the region.

Rapidly Intensifying El Niño Could Become Record-Strength Event, Agencies Warn

Super El Niño Joins a Rare Atlantic Niña, Pointing to a Quieter Atlantic Hurricane Season

Tropical Storm Elida Strengthens Off Mexico, Poised to Become First Eastern Pacific Hurricane

El Niño Is Underway and Forecasts Signal a Very Strong Event

El Niño Seen Likely by Mid‑2026 with Roughly One‑in‑Three Chance of a ‘Super’ Event

Forecasts Point to a Potentially Record-Strong El Niño Forming by Mid‑2026

CSU Forecasts Slightly Quieter 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season