‘Historically strong’ El Niño possible: What it means for winter

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BYALIX MARTICHOUX- 07/13/23 12:07 PM ET

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(NEXSTAR) – There’s a “greater than 90% chance” the El Niño,which developed unusually early this year,will last through winter in early 2024, National Weather Service forecasters said Thursday.

El Niño is expected to continue strengthening until itreaches its peak sometime in winter. That’s when the climate pattern can have the biggest effects on weather around the country.

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Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest and parts of the Ohio Valley tend to be dry and warm.

Hawaii also…

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