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Super El Niño is here. What's so super about it?

Oct 5, 2026 · Lauren Sommer

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Super El Niño is here. What's so super about it?
In June 2026, Pacific Ocean sea surface temperatures around the equator were already abnormally warm, an indicator of a developing El Niño. Since then, they
In June 2026, Pacific Ocean sea surface temperatures around the equator were already abnormally warm, an indicator of a developing El Niño. Since then, they

This year, federal forecasters say the planet could see the strongest El Niño event on record. Here's what you need to know.

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