'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

National weather forecasters now say there is a very high likelihood that a strong weather pattern called "super" El Niño will develop this year in the Pacific Ocean. Officials in California and other areas are preparing for what could be a wet and potentially damaging winter season as a result.

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National story. 30 articles from 19 sources. Updated Aug 14, 2026.

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3 sources
Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Aug 13, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

A 'super' El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact

Money Talks NewsLean Left· Aug 13, 2026

Updated El Niño Forecast Warns of ‘Historic Event’

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 13, 2026

A potentially ‘historic’ El Niño may become the biggest on record, NOAA says

Center

15 sources
Ran by 8 outlets· ABC 30 Fresno, KVIA El Paso, +6 more
ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· Aug 14, 2026

El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says

KVIA El PasoCenter· Aug 13, 2026

El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says

KRDOCenter· Aug 13, 2026

El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Aug 13, 2026

El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says

KTVZ BendCenter· Aug 13, 2026

El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· Aug 13, 2026

El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says

Local News 8Center· Aug 13, 2026

El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says

KION Central CoastCenter· Aug 13, 2026

El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says

KOINCenter· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Nino may be strongest since 1950. When will it hit Oregon?

KTVU San FranciscoCenter· Aug 13, 2026

This year's El Niño will likely be strongest on record, forecasters predict in August update

Ran by 13 outlets· WFLA, WGN Chicago, +11 more
WFLACenter· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

WGN ChicagoCenter· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

KRQE AlbuquerqueCenter· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

KSN WichitaCenter· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

FOX8 WGHPCenter· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

WCBD News 2Center· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

KHON 2 HonoluluCenter· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

FOX 21 Colorado SpringsCenter· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

BRPROUD Baton RougeCenter· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

Phl17Center· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

The HillCenter· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

KTLA Los AngelesCenter· Aug 13, 2026

'Super' El Niño may be the strongest since 1950. What it could mean for California

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

TribliveLean Right· Aug 13, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

A ‘super’ El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact

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