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- NOAA reports the El Niño developed in June, now over 3 °C above average, breaking a 170-year record.
- The El Niño is projected to strengthen through November-December, shaping U.S. weather from December to March.
- Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California could face rain-related travel delays and flooding.
- Mardi Gras on February 9, 2027 in New Orleans may encounter rain, storms and flooding, said Weather Channel producer Heather Zons.