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SCIENCEJul 9 · 13:02 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITSeth Borenstein, Associated Press

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

NOAA predicts a historic-strength El Niño with an 81% chance of reaching 'very strong' levels by fall, likely bringing a rainier winter to the U.S. South, drier conditions in Indonesia, and a weaker Atlantic hurricane season. The event, already surpassing the 'weak' stage, is fueled by human-caused climate change and could rival or exceed the 1997-1998 El Niño in intensity.

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NOAAorganizationEl NiñotopicEmily BeckerpersonUniversity of MiamiorganizationDaniel SwainpersonUniversity of California Agriculture and Natural ResourcesorganizationColorado State Universityorganization1997-1998 El Niñotopic
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