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Atlantic Records No Hurricanes Through September for First Time in Modern Era

Record-strong El Niño has raised upper-level wind shear over the Atlantic, suppressing hurricane formation.

NOAA Declares 2026 El Niño 'Very Strong' as Kelvin Wave Threatens California Coast

Vail Resorts Sets Target Opening Dates as Forecasters Warn of a 'Super' El Niño

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

El Niño Is Rapidly Intensifying and May Be the Strongest on Record

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

Agencies See El Niño Likely in 2026 as Models Flag Risk of a Very Strong Event

Models Point to a Strong 2026 El Niño as NOAA Urges Caution