Loading ...When the bigger waves 50-70 ft come in North Cal what it sounds like during El Nino any spectators better stay back on higher ground. Some waves ocassionaly will come inland and they’re not shallow waves.
Buygold by NORR
East Coast could see storm surges. Double whammy both east and west with coastal flooding.
While the peak strength of the 2026 El Niño remains to be seen, scientists know that an El Nino can affect weather significantly, as warmer waters cause the Pacific jet stream to move south of its neutral position.
Elevated sea levels along the west coast of the U.S. can occur, causing high tides and strong surf to ride higher and push much further inland than normal.
Along the Atlantic coast, the shift in the jet stream often steers storms towards the mid-Atlantic, resulting in more storm surge events. Higher than normal rain can also occur along the U.S. Gulf and Southeast Coasts.
El Niño and high tide flooding, a possible double whammy for some coastal communities in 2026 https://share.google/xbnB7rcvPfkFY9bPw
Maya
Hope you still have your CB radio.
Lots of batteries and or rechargable batteries solar powered battery chargers. They have these multi.power sources lanterns now you can charge a phone with but better for light that can charge on a USB cord even in your cars, solar and a wind up for a minute or two to give you nhours of light you can keep by your bed if it comes at night. Case it last longer than your generator. Some of those car chargers with air for the tires have ports that can charge phones and ipads 14 or more times. Could be a busy hurricane season plus more than that.
For the 2026 hurricane season (June 1 through November 30), NOAA’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center is predicting an above-normal season with 5 to 13 total tropical cyclones (which include tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes) expected across the Central Pacific basin. [1, 2, 3]
Key Outlook Details
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- Seasonal Baseline: A typical, near-normal season in the Central Pacific usually sees only 4 or 5 tropical cyclones. [1]
- Direct Impacts: Forecasters emphasize that the predicted range accounts for storms forming across the broader basin rather than direct landfalls; however, active El Niño patterns increase the overall threat level and potential tracking proximity to the Hawaiian Islands.
- During El Niño years, Hawaii faces an elevated risk of severe Central Pacific hurricanes, prolonged droughts, and destructive wildfires. Historic impacts include devastating storms like Hurricane Iwa in 1982 and Hurricane Iniki in 1992. Residents should maintain a 14-day supply of food and water, secure outdoor items, and monitor emergency channels. [1, 2, 3, 4]