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Ya hay señales de El Niño en el océano Atlántico
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 18, 2026
· 6 min read
Por la meteoróloga de CNN, Mary Gilbert
La temporada de huracanes en el Atlántico ha tenido un comienzo tranquilo y probablemente sea el momento de empezar a señalar a El Niño como responsable.
Un breve recordatorio: El Niño es un fenómeno climático natural caracterizado por temperaturas del ...
Key takeaway Es el comienzo más tranquilo de la temporada desde 2009.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents can breathe a sigh of relief as the Atlantic hurricane season gets off to a slow start, thanks in part to the effects of El Niño. While El Paso is not typically directly affected by Atlantic hurricanes, the city's connections to the rest of the country and the global economy mean that disruptions caused by hurricanes can still have an impact locally. For example, supply chains and transportation networks that pass through hurricane-prone areas can be disrupted, affecting businesses and consumers in El Paso. Additionally, El Paso's role as a major transportation hub means that the city may see an increase in traffic and economic activity if hurricanes disrupt trade routes elsewhere. As the hurricane season progresses, El Pasoans should keep an eye on how El Niño continues to influence weather patterns, and how those patterns may affect the city's economy and daily life.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Por la meteoróloga de CNN, Mary Gilbert
La temporada de huracanes en el Atlántico ha tenido un comienzo tranquilo y probablemente sea el momento de empezar a señalar a El Niño como responsable.
Un breve recordatorio: El Niño es un fenómeno climático natural caracterizado por temperaturas del ...
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