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  1. El Nino is affecting Pacific weather patterns, leading to forecasts of intense heat waves, drought, and wildfires in Hawaii.
  2. Tropical Storm Karina strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific, while NOAA forecasts below-average season due to El Nino.

Hurricane Karina intensified into a major hurricane on August 31, 2026.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 31
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Hurricane Karina intensified into a major hurricane on August 31, 2026.

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Tropical Storm Karina strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific, while NOAA forecasts below-average season due to El Nino. All 1 developments

Within El Nino is affecting Pacific weather patterns, leading to forecasts of intense heat waves, drought, and wildfires in Hawaii.

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