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International forecasters warn countries need to be prepared for a powerful El Niño

NPR | By Lauren Sommer
Published September 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM CDT

Forecasters are expecting the El Niño weather pattern to strengthen significantly this year, raising the risks of extreme weather around the world well into 2027.

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Lauren Sommer covers climate change for NPR's Climate Desk.
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