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El Niño forecasts point to potential effects in the United States
United States
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 23, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Forecasts discuss a possible strong El Niño affecting US states and unusual Atlantic hurricane activity. El Niño can influence weather patterns beyond the immediate region.
SO WHAT?
A significant El Niño could alter storm, rainfall and temperature risks across multiple regions.
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COVERAGE
Reports behind this event
lbc.co.uken
El Nino: Met Office predicts a wetter winter, meaning a warm Christmas is unlikely
Aug 23, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
drudge.comen
Panama Canal to Limit Shipping Ahead of El Nino
Aug 22, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC
edition.cnn.comen
Why El Niño is steering back-to-back storms to Hawaii
Aug 22, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC
independent.co.uken
As super El Nino looms, wealthy nations must learn from those already living with water scarcity
Aug 22, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
independent.co.uken
This year's devastating El Niño event could be the 'strongest in a lifetime'
Aug 22, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
thereporterethiopia.comen
El Niño Forecast To Wreak Havoc On Ethiopian Agriculture In Coming Months
Aug 22, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC
dw.comen
Panama Canal to cap ship transits due to El Nino drought
Aug 22, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
thelabradorian.caen
Ernesto retains strength as a hurricane over the open Atlantic
Aug 22, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC
cubaheadlines.comen
Surgidero de Batabanó Faces Imminent Threat of Vanishing in Cuba
Aug 22, 2026, 1:02 AM UTC
straitstimes.comen
El Nino's wrath: Brace yourself for impact | The Straits Times
Aug 22, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
nbcnews.comen
U.S. to send hospital ship to Peru as El Niño threat looms
Aug 22, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
santacruzsentinel.comen
El Niño continues to strengthen. What does that mean for flood risk this winter?
Aug 21, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
thefencepost.comen
El Niño gaining strength with increased moisture expected
Aug 21, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
the-independent.comen
This Super El Nino will be the strongest we've ever seen – and the world is not ready
Aug 21, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
cnn.comen
El Niño-caused drought is likely to raise prices on consumers
Aug 21, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
newscientist.comen
Super El Niño could lead to mega CO2 emissions from Indonesian fires
Aug 21, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
edition.cnn.comen
El Niño-caused drought is likely to raise prices on consumers
Aug 21, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC
us.cnn.comen
El Niño-caused drought is likely to raise prices on consumers
Aug 21, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
hot96.comen
El Niño, not quake, to hit Colombian coffee harvest, sector leader says
Aug 21, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
aa.com.tren
EXPLAINER - From floods to famine: What past El Nino disasters reveal about 2026-2
Aug 21, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
zerohedge.comen
US To Send Hospital Ship Next Year To Peru To Help With Impact Of El Nino
Aug 21, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
jamaicaobserver.comen
What a record-breaking El Nino could mean for the world
Aug 21, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC
aol.co.uken
Most 'intense' El Nino in living memory could bring global storms, drought and record heat
Aug 21, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
metro.co.uken
'Unprecedented' El Nino to trigger more storms and rain this autumn and winter
Aug 21, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC
euronews.comen
Panama Canal to reduce shipping as El Niño fuels drought in lakes
Aug 21, 2026, 7:47 AM UTC
argusmedia.comen
El Niño to boost Brazil thermoelectric power to 2027
Aug 21, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
wbsm.comen
Super El Niño Could Bring a Wild Massachusetts Winter
Aug 21, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC
news.tuoitre.vnen
Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fueled drought
Aug 21, 2026, 4:02 AM UTC
thedailystar.neten
Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fueled drought
Aug 21, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC
theguardian.comen
Panama canal to reduce shipping as El Niño strikes vital route
Aug 21, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
moneycontrol.comen
Record El Nino, weaker monsoon: India's food prices face a double threat
Aug 21, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
the-star.co.keen
El Niño could hit Kenya early as flood risk rises
Aug 21, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
echo-news.co.uken
'Unprecedented' El Nino event to bring storms and rain to UK, says Met Office
Aug 20, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC
keighleynews.co.uken
'Unprecedented' El Nino event to bring storms and rain to UK, says Met Office
Aug 20, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC
thewestmorlandgazette.co.uken
'Unprecedented' El Nino event to bring storms and rain to UK, says Met Office
Aug 20, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC
miragenews.comen
El Niño Sharpens Focus On Storm Preparedness Across NSW
Aug 20, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
knoe.comen
Super El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded. Here's what that means for you
Aug 20, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC
businesstoday.inen
El Niño 2026: How a record strength event could affect India, monsoon & global weather in 2027
Aug 20, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
scientificamerican.comen
How Hurricane Lala was juiced by El Niño
Aug 20, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
aljazeera.comen
Governments brace for historic El Nino impacts on global weather extremes
Aug 20, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
newsweek.comen
When Will Super El Niño Hit US States? Map Shows Predictions For Fall, Winter
Aug 20, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
wuft.orgen
El Niño keeps Atlantic hurricane activity unusually quiet
Aug 20, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC
zerohedge.comen
Of Anchovies And Blueberries – Why El Niño Matters
Aug 20, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
theepochtimes.comen
US to Send Hospital Ship Next Year to Peru to Help With Impact of El Nino
Aug 20, 2026, 3:31 PM UTC
fun107.comen
Super El Niño Could Bring a Wild Massachusetts Winter
Aug 20, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC
thepeninsulaqatar.comen
'Worst' ever El Nino to bring heavy rains, drought to Sri Lanka
Aug 20, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
newsweek.comen
El Niño Impact Changes Atlantic Hurricane Forecast: Map of States at Risk
Aug 20, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
foreignpolicy.comen
How Africa Is Battling Climate Change and the Coming 'Super' El Niño
Aug 20, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
foreignpolicy.comen
How Africa Is Battling Climate Change and the Coming 'Super' El Niño
Aug 19, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC
independent.co.uken
How a record super El Nino could reshape extreme weather for 12 of Asia's biggest cities
Aug 19, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC
oilprice.comen
The Strongest El Niño on Record Lands on the Tightest Energy Market in Years
Aug 19, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
hudsonvalleycountry.comen
New York Faces Historic Winter Threat As El Nino Strengthens
Aug 19, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
aa.com.tren
In 10 questions: What to know about El Nino and its effects
Aug 19, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC
kfoxtv.comen
How the upcoming El Nino is showing signs of strengthening in the tropics
Aug 19, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
nbc16.comen
How the upcoming El Nino is showing signs of strengthening in the tropics
Aug 19, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
mynews4.comen
How the upcoming El Nino is showing signs of strengthening in the tropics
Aug 19, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
turnto10.comen
How the upcoming El Nino is showing signs of strengthening in the tropics
Aug 19, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC
nebraska.tven
How the upcoming El Nino is showing signs of strengthening in the tropics
Aug 19, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC
cnycentral.comen
How the upcoming El Nino is showing signs of strengthening in the tropics
Aug 19, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC
youngwitness.com.auen
Spring outlook shows bushfire risk increases as El Niño loads the dice
Aug 19, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC
wangarattachronicle.com.auen
Spring outlook shows bushfire risk increases as El Niño loads the dice
Aug 19, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC
wjla.comen
How the upcoming El Nino is showing signs of strengthening in the tropics
Aug 19, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
kpbs.orgen
A 'very strong' El Niño is on the way. Here's how to prepare
Aug 19, 2026, 1:47 AM UTC
laist.comen
El Niño winter is coming
Aug 18, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC
hindustantimes.comEnglish
Brace for the El Niño disruption
Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC