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- 1El Niño Drives Storms on Both U.S. Coasts▼With Storms on 2 Sides of the U.S., El Niño Shows Its Might
Powerful storms are striking opposite sides of the United States at the same time, and forecasters point to El Niño as the driving force. The climate pattern, marked by warmer Pacific waters, is reshaping jet stream paths and steering severe weather toward both the West and East coasts, prompting warnings and preparedness efforts nationwide.
- 2Nor'easter storm lashes U.S. East Coast▼Report from New York on the Nor'Easter storm lashing the U.S. East Coast
A powerful Nor'easter is battering the U.S. East Coast, with New York among the areas hit by heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding. NPR's reporting from New York describes conditions on the ground as the storm moves up the coast, disrupting travel and prompting residents to prepare for possible power outages.