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The Associated Press
Published: Thu, September 06, 2007 - 3:29 pm
Last Updated: Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 3:31 pm
Last Updated: Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 3:31 pm
that could affect the weather over much of the U.S., and in the
Atlantic.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the
conditions associated with a La Nina (lah NEEN'-yah) are taking
shape.
The cooling of waters in the Pacific will generally bring a more
active Atlantic hurricane season.
Experts say La Nina would probably extend the drought in the
southwestern United States this fall. And, they say, it would cause
wetter than normal conditions in the Pacific Northwest.
As for the Atlantic hurricane season, researchers already expect
it to be busier than normal. So far, there have been five named
Atlantic storms this season and two hurricanes -- both of which
reached Category 5 strength.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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