NOAA: 82% chance of El Niño this fallFederal forecasters say the climate pattern is almost certain to shift, raising odds of subtropical storms and heavy rain in Southern California.Friday, May 15, 2026
Swain: El Niño now certain, with extreme event possibleUCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain says odds exceed 50% for a strong-to-extreme El Niño that could batter Malibu's burn-scarred coast.Wednesday, May 13, 2026
El Niño Summer May Supercharge Mosquitoes Carrying DengueA new invasive mosquito species is breeding in the Santa Monica Mountains, and last summer brought the first local dengue transmission in Southern California.Monday, May 11, 2026
Warm ocean, jellyfish and a possible 'Super El Niño' aheadZuma Beach water is 7 degrees above normal, jellyfish and stingrays are showing up early, and forecasters warn of a major El Niño this fall.Monday, April 13, 2026
Triple Pacific cyclones may trigger record El NiñoA rare cluster of three tropical cyclones near the equator is pushing warm water eastward, setting up what could be the strongest El Niño in 140 years.Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Heat and Santa Anas push Malibu toward early fire dangerFire safety liaison warns brush moisture is dropping fast, with a possible heavy El Niño looming this winter.Thursday, April 2, 2026
