A rapidly strengthening El Niño could become one of the strongest since 1950, bringing heavy rain and warmer tides to Long Beach. - NOAA forecasts a 63% chance of a major El Niño developing between November and January.
- Sea levels could rise six inches, and ocean temperatures may increase by 2-3 degrees. - Marine life, including sea lions and sharks, may be displaced or stranded due to warmer waters.
Experts warn that this event may preview the effects of climate change on California's coast.