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NewsTimes of San DiegoSeptember 12, 2026San Diego County

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño event

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center released an update stating there is a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño event occurring in the Northern Hemisphere this fall and winter.

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Why It Matters

Residents may experience significant weather and climate changes during the fall and winter as a result of the predicted strong event.

Key Facts

  • The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center released its September El Niño update on Thursday.
  • There is a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño event.
  • The event is predicted to occur in the Northern Hemisphere during this fall and winter.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationClimate Prediction Center“Released the September El Niño update.”OrganizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“Released the September El Niño update.”locationNorthern Hemisphere“The location where the strong El Niño event is predicted to occur.”