Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/67GCOr0OGdw.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter California Weather: A strengthening El Niño, hurricanes and heat [CYOVrg6XWjY] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT California is tracking a strengthening El Niño that could influence weather from late summer into the upcoming winter. Warm Pacific waters are already contributing to an active eastern Pacific hurricane season while forecasters monitor Hurricane Fausto and Tropical Storm Genevieve. The outlook shows an 81% chance of a very strong El Niño during October through December. The discussion also covers Sacramento heat, Sierra thunderstorm potential, drought conditions, reservoir levels, wildfire concerns, and what historical El Niño patterns have meant for different parts of California. #NorCal #NorthernCalifornia #CAwx #Heat #Sierra Subscribe at: Find ABC10 online: Sign up for our newsletter: Stream ABC10 on Roku: Stream ABC10 on Amazon Fire: Stream ABC10 on AppleTV: Like ABC10 on Facebook: Like ABC10 on Instagram: Follow ABC10 on Twitter: App download Android: App download iPhone: NqGZZCcJjzi 89A7ft1XhGT DE44OeflwNP dT8brsZxcfj BldI73raLlo wX6s2uX93pN nnYDr2X5JUq
California is tracking a strengthening El Niño that could influence weather from late summer into the upcoming winter. Warm Pacific waters are already contributing to an active eastern Pacific hurricane season while forecasters monitor Hurricane Fausto and Tropical Storm Genevieve. The outlook shows an 81% chance of a very strong El Niño during October through December. The discussion also covers Sacramento heat, Sierra thunderstorm potential, drought conditions, reservoir levels, wildfire concerns, and what historical El Niño patterns have meant for different parts of California. #NorCal #NorthernCalifornia #CAwx #Heat #Sierra Subscribe at: Find ABC10 online: Sign up for our newsletter: Stream ABC10 on Roku: Stream ABC10 on Amazon Fire: Stream ABC10 on AppleTV: Like ABC10 on Facebook: Like ABC10 on Instagram: Follow ABC10 on Twitter: App download Android: App download iPhone: NqGZZCcJjzi 89A7ft1XhGT DE44OeflwNP dT8brsZxcfj BldI73raLlo wX6s2uX93pN nnYDr2X5JUq