A ‘super’ El Niño is predicted to hit the US. What that means for NC

Forecasters say there’s a 75% chance the 2026 El Niño will surpass every other El Niño event recorded since 1950. For North Carolina, that could translate to a wetter, stormier fall and winter — with some surprises still possible.

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FULL STORY: We may be facing the strongest El Niño ever recorded. Here’s what that could mean for NC

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This story was originally published September 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM with the headline “A ‘super’ El Niño is predicted to hit the US. What that means for NC.”

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