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  1. El Niño drives severe weather and wildfire risk in Hawaii

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

72 reports, 5 independent Updated Sep 6
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Tropical Storm Karina strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific, while NOAA forecasts below-average season due to El Nino.

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KarinaEl NinoHawaii

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  1. Hurricane Karina intensified into a major hurricane on August 31, 2026.Sub-event
  2. Karina strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific, with El Nino affecting weather patterns near Hawaii.1 source
  3. NOAA predicts below-average season; Karina's storm swells impact coastlines.1 source

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