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

The entities involved

• Karina →

  Spanish singer

  Nothing else this week.

• El Nino →
  • El Nino is causing drought and crop destruction in Popondetta.05:06
  • El Nino causes severe drought in El Salvador, while weather patterns prompt emergency declarations in California.05:06
• Hawaii →

  state of the United States of America

  • Joint exercises between Hawaii and Indonesian National Armed Forces began on September 1, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral interoperability and cooperation.05:50
  • AccuWeather is tracking tropical system developments near Hawaii, off Mexico, and potential moisture streams into the Southern Plains.Mon 21:10

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