The primary risks associated with this El Niño event include heavy rainfall, which could lead to flooding in urban and coastal areas, and elevated sea levels that may cause high-tide flooding and coastal erosion. Warmer ocean temperatures could also disrupt marine ecosystems, potentially leading to shifts in species distribution and harmful algal blooms. While the increased rainfall may provide some relief to drought-stricken areas like the Colorado River basin, it also raises the likelihood of infrastructure damage and safety hazards from severe weather events. Coastal communities and marine life are particularly vulnerable to these changes.