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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 14 MIN

Is San Diego ready for a Super El Niño?

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San Diego is known for its consistent weather. But that may change this winter, as the El Niño intensifies.Forecasters are dubbing it the "Super El Niño." We check in with our resident weather expert about what this could mean for temperatures, rainfall and conditions in San Diego County.Then, is the city prepared for the potential impacts of a Super El Niño? We hear about a new effort that officials are setting in motion.Guests:Alex Tardy, founder of Weather Echo, former meteorologist at the National Weather ServiceDavid Garrick, city hall reporter, The San Diego Union-TribuneLinks:Bracing for a ‘super El Niño,’ San Diego plans aggressive storm channel clearing, public awareness campaign — San Diego Union-Tribune

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