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2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions Released: Elevated Risk For US Impacts 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions Released: Elevated Risk For US Impacts
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions Released: Elevated Risk For US Impacts Experts have just released their predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and while the total number of storms is not expected to break records, the risk for significant US impacts is expected to remain elevated. The season runs from Monday, June 1, through Monday, Nov. 30. AccuWeather is forecasting 11-16 named storms, four to seven hurricanes, and two to four major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. Experts predict three to five of these storms will have direct impacts on the US, such as landfall, tropical-storm-force winds, or significant flooding. The 2026 Atlantic hu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Super El Niño Likely To Emerge: What It Means For Weather Patterns This Year Super El Niño Likely To Emerge: What It Means For Weather Patterns This Year
Super El Niño Likely To Emerge: What It Means For Weather Patterns This Year A major shift in the climate pattern is on the horizon, with forecasters raising the odds that El Niño will develop this summer and persist through the end of the year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday, March 13, that a transition from La Niña to ENSO-neutral is expected within the next month.  There is a 55 percent chance that ENSO-neutral conditions will continue through May–July 2026. After that, the likelihood of El Niño emerging jumps to 62 percent for June–August 2026, with the pattern likely to persist through at le…

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by Joe Lombardi
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La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns
La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns She’s back!  La Niña has arrived, and its global ripple effects are already taking shape.  Cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific, combined with stronger trade winds, are influencing weather patterns worldwide.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed this shift on Thursday, Jan. 9. What Is La Niña? La Niña is part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a natural climate phenomenon that disrupts atmospheric circulation.  During La Niña, cooler Pacific waters can lead to significant changes in rainfall, s…

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by Joe Lombardi