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Map of the U.S. showing typical El Niño winters: orange warm region in the west, green wetter area in the south, blue cooler area, purple drier zone, with a red curved jet stream arc labeled 'extended Pacific Jet Stream'.

El Niño is strengthening, but hostile winds are keeping Atlantic hurricane activity low

With no US tropical activity expected for seven days, residents along the Gulf and Southeast coasts can use the quiet window to review plans.

United States · Aug 1

NOAA says El Niño is here and likely to strengthen by winter. Here’s what that means

Jul 7