10/20/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/20/2026 17:54
According to the National Weather Service, there's a 75% chance El Niño will reach record levels this year - exceeding previous El Niños dating back to 1950. El Niño means warmer ocean surface temperatures, increasing the available moisture in the atmosphere. While El Niño doesn't always coincide with increased heavy rainfalls, severe storms are possible and now is the time to prepare.
Steps to prepare now: