El Niño· Environment · 8 sources · 6dStoryKelvin waves from El Niño could worsen West Coast erosion and floodingWest Coast sea levels may rise up to a foot this month as El Niño Kelvin waves move north at about 6 mph, amplifying erosion and flood risk with tides and storms.Environment· 6d+5+33ShareTom Gallagher·5dTop commentI remember past El Niño years when erosion was bad enough already, so this extra sea level rise feels like it will make things worse for beach access.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
El Niño· Weather · 9 sources · Sep 20, 2026StoryTropical Storms Odalys and Fay Form in Pacific and AtlanticOdalys is forecast to become a hurricane by Monday 1,345 miles off Baja; Fay strengthened to 65 mph southwest of the Azores. Both over open water.Weather· Sep 20, 2026+6+22ShareSam Okafor·Sep 20, 2026Top commentEl Nino making Pacific storms like Odalys stronger this year feels like a warning for more activity ahead.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
El Niño· Weather · 9 sources · Sep 10, 2026StoryNorbert Forms as Pacific Season’s 16th Storm With Strengthening AheadTropical Storm Norbert has formed as the 16th named storm of an unusually active Pacific season fueled by strengthening El Niño, with forecast guidance suggesting it could become a hurricane by Saturday. While models vary on its path, forecasters note a potential drift toward Hawaii over a week and a half, though land impact remains uncertain for now.Weather· Sep 10, 2026+6+11ShareJared Kim·Sep 10, 2026Top commentNorbert forming this late with El Niño boosting the season feels like we are in for more trouble before it ends.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
El Niño· Environment · 8 sources · Sep 25, 2026StorySouthern California waves damage homes, disrupt railRising seas and stronger storm-driven waves, amplified by El Niño, are accelerating erosion along California’s coast, damaging homes and beaches and threatening infrastructure including a major rail line. Recent impacts from Malibu to Long Beach and Orange County show the growing risks of both chronic sea-level rise and extreme coastal events.Environment· Sep 25, 2026+50CommentShareWrite a comment…
El Niño· Weather · 11 sources · Sep 17, 2026StorySevere Storms Bring Flooding and Winds to Australia and Parts of U.S.Across Australia, authorities warned of elevated fire danger in Tasmania, widespread storm damage and power outages in South Australia and Western Australia, and an unusually warm El Niño-influenced winter pattern bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. In North America, meteorologists issued severe-weather alerts for strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail across several states, while Canadian Maritime media highlighted local weather watchers tracking September conditions.Weather· Sep 17, 2026+80CommentShareWrite a comment…
El Niño· Environment · 107 sources · Sep 7, 2026Story2026 Summer Sets Global and U.S. Heat RecordsArizona's monsoon produced rainfall near normal in Flagstaff, while Albuquerque posted the hottest August on record and a hotter-than-normal, drought-plagued summer across the region; Grand Junction also logged a scorching summer with numerous 100-degree days. Hawaii experienced an unusually wet August—the second-wettest on record due to Hurricane Lala—after which Northwest Arkansas faced potential Labor Day heat records and a stretch of extreme heat dates.Environment· Sep 7, 2026+1040CommentShareWrite a comment…
El Niño· Environment · 126 sources · Aug 30, 2026StoryEl Niño to Reach Record Strength Through 2027El Niño is strengthening toward a potential super-El Niño as Pacific waters warm rapidly, a development complicated by a warmer global climate that skews the relationship between ocean temperatures and atmospheric responses. Experts from UM Rosenstiel, NOAA, AccuWeather, and WMO warn of widespread weather disruptions this fall and winter across the United States and other regions, including extreme heat, heavy rain, drought, and shifts in storm tracks, underscoring the need for preparedness.Environment· Aug 30, 2026+1230CommentShareWrite a comment…
El Niño· Environment · 5 sources · Aug 18, 2026StoryIndonesia Expands Cloud-Seeding as Borneo Fires RageIndonesia is intensifying cloud-seeding to quell El Niño–driven wildfires in Borneo, reporting hundreds of missions since 2021 as peatlands burn and regional haze worsens. The broader region faces similar drought-linked risks, with Malaysia warning of a potentially prolonged haze and authorities stressing that while cloud-seeding is being ramped up, its effectiveness remains limited and preventative peatland restoration and enforcement are also underway.Environment· Aug 18, 2026+20CommentShareWrite a comment…
El Niño· Environment · 181 sources · Aug 10, 2026StoryGlobal Heat Spikes Tied to El NiñoGlobal sea surface temperatures for July 2026 reached record highs driven by El Niño, with Western Europe experiencing its hottest June–July period on record and widespread marine heatwaves across Europe. Scientists warn the exceptional warmth reflects persistent heat in the climate system, fueling droughts, wildfires and other extreme impacts around the world.Environment· Aug 10, 2026+1780CommentShareWrite a comment…
