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- 1Massive Kelvin wave headed toward California coast▼Massive 'Kelvin wave' headed for California. Here's what it could mean
Scientists are tracking a massive Kelvin wave — a pulse of unusually warm water moving eastward along the equatorial Pacific — that is now headed toward the California coast. Such waves can raise ocean temperatures, affect marine life, and influence weather patterns, potentially strengthening El Niño conditions and altering rainfall forecasts for the western United States in the months ahead.
- 2East Pacific hurricanes to miss California as Southwest braces for rain and heat●A parade of East Pacific hurricanes will miss CA (but soak the interior Southwest) before major, long-duration autumn heatwave builds
Forecasters are tracking a series of East Pacific hurricanes expected to steer away from California while bringing heavy rain to the interior Southwest. Once the tropical moisture passes, meteorologists say a major, long-duration autumn heatwave is likely to build over the region, raising concerns about heat impacts and lingering fire risk in the western United States.