El Niño extremely likely to impact Australian summer, US scientists predict
by Donna Lu from Environment | The Guardian on (#6BQJS)
Experts warn strong vegetation growth during La Ninas could result in fuel for fires, as up to 90% chance of El Nino predicted
Eastern Australia looks set for a drier winter and spring as a US federal agency predicts an extremely high likelihood" of an El Nino developing later in the year.
According to the US Climate Prediction Center, a weak El Nino is likely and there is an 80% chance of a moderate El Nino in the next couple of months, with a greater than 90% chance it will persist into our summer.
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