Heat Wave And Drought Continue Across Most Of The Nation
Submitted by News Desk 2 on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 13:53
The heat wave and drought continues across much of the nation, with more than 55% of the nation now in a drought. NOAA meteorologist say the weather effect known as La Nina is slowing weakening, which has been responsible for the heat and dry conditions. Experts say an mild El Nino will replace La Nina by mid September.
With the arrival of an El Nino, it will bring more storms, "and hopefully meaningful rainfall" says Illinois governor Pat Quinn who has already declared many Illinois counties a disaster, which clears the way for federal assistance.