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- 1Scientists Warn Very Strong El Nino May Hit in 2026-2027▼NEDTalk—The Very Strong El Nino of 2026–2027: How a Warm Tropical Pacific Ocean May Reshape Weather Worldwide
The US National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service is highlighting the outlook for a very strong El Nino in 2026-2027. The agency says an unusually warm tropical Pacific Ocean could reshape weather patterns worldwide, with potential effects on rainfall, droughts, storms and temperatures across multiple continents in the coming years.
- 2UN calls for protection of radio frequencies used in Earth observation▼Radio frequencies vital to Earth observation must be protected: UN
The United Nations is urging that radio frequencies essential to Earth observation be protected. These frequency bands allow satellites to monitor weather, climate and environmental change, and interference could disrupt critical scientific and forecasting services. The appeal, reported by Arab News, highlights growing pressure on spectrum from commercial and communications uses, prompting renewed calls for international coordination to safeguard observation systems.
- 3NOAA flood mapping tool now covers nearly all of the US●NOAA: NOAA’s flood mapping tool now covers nearly 100% of U.S . “NOAA’s National Weather Service announced today that Fl
NOAA's National Weather Service announced that its Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) tool, which predicts river flooding, is now available on an experimental basis to nearly 100% of the United States. The expansion means communities across the country can access forecasts showing where floodwaters will spread, aiding emergency planning and response.
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Early winter 2026 outlooks are drawing attention, with forecasters pointing to heavier snow potential in parts of the United States. In Kentucky, the National Weather Service and the Farmers' Almanac have issued conflicting outlooks, highlighting how much seasonal forecasts can diverge. Farmers, travelers and local officials are weighing which prediction to trust as the season approaches.
- 5NYC nor'easter passes with only minor flooding▼NYC nor'easter dries up after weather service reports minor flooding https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-noreaster-dries-up-a
A nor'easter that swept through New York City has weakened, with the National Weather Service reporting only minor coastal flooding across the area. The storm brought rain and wind but fell short of the more severe impacts forecasters had warned about, and conditions are drying out as the system moves away from the region.
- 6Nor'easter to hit New Jersey with strong winds and flooding▼Nor’easter to blast N.J. with 30-60 mph winds, heavy rain, flooding today. Latest forecast.
A nor'easter is expected to slam New Jersey with winds of 30-60 mph, heavy rain and coastal flooding on Monday. Forecasters warn of possible power outages, dangerous travel conditions and inundated shore communities as the storm moves through. The latest updates from the National Weather Service and NJ.com point to deteriorating conditions through the day.