The La Nina in the Pacific Ocean should last through early next year and grow stronger by the spring, forecasters say. ...more

November 29, 2007

Regional water authorities today extended a once-a-week irrigation restriction through June, but warned more drastic measures, including a total outdoor watering ban, might be in store if the current drought continues into next year. ...more

November 26, 2007

Many of us around the country had to deal with major lawn problems during 2007, not least of which were those dead-looking, dry, brown patches caused by drought or semi-drought conditions. ...more

November 25, 2007

Florida can brace for half the normal rainfall through February and temperatures up to 5 degrees higher as a La Nina settles into the Pacific Ocean. ...more

October 10, 2007

TAMPA - The Climate Prediction Center on Tuesday said cooling water in the Pacific Ocean has become a La Niña that should last through early next year. Water from South America west to the international date line has been cooling for months, creating La Niña conditions. Temperatures range from about 3 degrees below normal near South America's coast to about 1 degree below normal near the date line. ...more

October 9, 2007