Well, it’s official: we’re already observing the strongest El Niño on record. … This Super El Niño will no doubt significantly impact the Southwestern US this winter, with effects from record-high sea levels and coastal erosion to the potential for excessive rainfall and consequent flash flooding throughout the southern half of the country. And remember, what happens in the ocean doesn’t stay in the ocean: we’re seeing this El Niño impact weather patterns around the world, modifying where precipitation—and lack thereof—occurs, as I’ll discuss below.

Other El Niño news:

• San Francisco Chronicle: California may see dreaded ‘perfect storm’ at terrible time: Thanksgiving and Christmas
• ABC10 (Sacramento, Calif.): Video: What a potentially historic El Niño could mean for California’s water supply
• Lake County News (Lakeport, Calif.): Oct. 14 town hall to consider possible El Niño impact on Lake County
• Monterey County Now (Seaside, Calif.): Big Sur locals and officials prepare for a strong El Niño post-fires