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Forecasters sound the alarm over a powerful El Nino climate pattern

NPR | By Lauren Sommer
Published September 4, 2026 at 4:03 AM EDT

Forecasters expect the El Niño weather pattern to strengthen significantly this year, raising the risks of extreme weather around the world well into 2027.

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Lauren Sommer covers climate change for NPR's Climate Desk.
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