Loading ...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