A strong El Niño weather pattern is expected to develop and intensify during the 2026 hurricane season, which could suppress the formation of tropical storms and hurricanes.

According to research data from Cotality, a global provider of property information, analytics and technology-enabled data solutions, the New York

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The formation of an El Niño and an abundance of warm water make conditions especially friendly for potential storm systems.