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The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting that we are going to have another La Nina year.

“This means drought is likely to continue in the drought-stricken states of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico,” said Mike Halpert, deputy director of the Climate Prediction Center. “La Niña also often brings colder winters to the Pacific Northwest and the northern Plains, and warmer temperatures to the southern states.”

Red more at:
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center: La Nina is back
Nature News Blog: After a wild ride, La Niña is back for more.