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Forecasters predict a powerful El Niño event, with equatorial Pacific waters expected to rise by around 2.5°C by October 2026. This, combined with already warmer oceans, could intensify the events impact, shifting tropical storms and strengthening the Pacific jet stream. In the Atlantic, fewer hurricanes are anticipated due to strong wind shear. Across the US, southern regions like California, the Gulf Coast, and Mid-South may experience wetter winters, alleviating droughts and increasing water supplies. Meanwhile, the northern regions, including the Pacific Northwest and Midwest, will remain drier. The Eastern Pacific might see increased tropical activity, but any storms nearing the US could lose power due to extra shear. Forecasters warn that its still early days, and theres plenty of uncertainty ahead.

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