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Super El Niño is here. What's so super about it?

Super El Niño is here. What's so super about it?
NPR News Monday 05 October 2026, 09:00 UTC By Lauren Sommer 1 min read
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This year, federal forecasters say the planet could see the strongest El Niño event on record. Here's what you need to know.(Image credit: NOAA Satellites)

This year, federal forecasters say the planet could see the strongest El Niño event on record. Here's what you need to know.

(Image credit: NOAA Satellites)

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