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El Niño Could Be Record-Breaking This Winter | Portland News
El Niño is gearing up to be a monster this year—forecasters say there’s over a 90% chance it’ll reach “super” strength, possibly the strongest since 1950, with peak intensity expected between October and December. Already causing record-breaking heat this summer, it’s also quieting Atlantic hurricanes while setting the stage for a winter split: warmer, drier conditions north and in the Ohio Valley, but wetter, snowier weather down south—with impacts potentially stretching into early 2027. On the West Coast, expect higher tides, more flooding, and harmful algae blooms as El Niño intensifies…
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