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North American monsoon surge to bring risks to western US; plus, risk of 'extraordinary' coastal El Niño rises in Peru
7 minutes Posted Sep 17, 2026 at 11:05 am.
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A surge of monsoon moisture will bring downpours and flash flooding to parts of the Southwest, while dry thunderstorms heighten the wildfire risk in the Northwest into the weekend.
Also, the conditions significantly increase the threat of torrential rains, widespread flooding and severe damage to Peru's infrastructure.
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