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A 'super' El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Rong-Gong Lin II , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway A "super" El Niño is likely to develop this year, with a probability of 95%.
California is preparing for a potentially wet and destructive winter due to a strong climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean. A "super" El Niño is likely to develop this year, with a probability of 95%. This climate event is gaining strength, prompting officials to take notice and prepare for its impact.
Further information on the expected effects of this "super" El Niño can be found through the Los Angeles Times, which is closely monitoring the situation and its potential consequences for the region.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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