El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

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National story. 12 articles from 12 sources. Updated Jul 10, 2026.

Part of The 2026 'super' El Niño and its effects around the world

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Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

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WHEC RochesterCenter· Jul 9, 2026

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

PhysCenter· Jul 9, 2026

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 9, 2026

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

WCBD News 2Center· Jul 9, 2026

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

The RepublicCenter· Jul 9, 2026

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· Jul 10, 2026

NOAA: Strong El Niño is intensifying rapidly

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Same wire story as other sides. No original Right take here.

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Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

High Point EnterpriseLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South