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Why a growing mass of warm water in the Pacific could be trouble for future weather

NPR | By Ezra D Romero
Published July 14, 2026 at 5:02 AM EDT

A massive heat wave in the Pacific Ocean coupled with a strong El Nino could spell trouble for extreme weather in the U.S. and also elevate sea level rise.

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