'Super' El Niño may be the strongest since 1950. What it could mean for California
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National forecasters released an update on Thursday stating that the probability of the current El Niño event reaching the highest strength level, often referred to as a "super" El Niño, has risen above 90 percent. According to the update, the climate phenomenon has been continuously gaining steam.
Forecasters indicate that this upcoming event may become the strongest El Niño recorded since 1950. The developments have raised questions regarding the potential timing of its peak and its impact on the United States, specifically what the phenomenon could mean for California.
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KTLA 5 (Los Angeles, US)Focuses on the local impacts for California.
The HillEmphasizes the timeline for the peak and national arrival.