Well the news is not good but at least hopefully we can prepare somewhat. I know there are some definite changes I would like to make before next summer.
National climatologists project more Texas drought in 2012
by JIM DOUGLAS - WFAA News
Posted on November 29, 2011 at 6:55 PM
Updated
today at 7:10 PM
FORT WORTH - If weather patterns hold true, ranchers will find it just
as hard to feed and water herds next year. Farmers will find just as
much dust in their fields. Homeowners will see continued watering
restrictions that could get even tighter, and fires will rage in areas
not already burned.
Bill Proenza is director of the National Weather Service southern region.
"The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center is looking ahead and seeing similar conditions setting up again for the upcoming year," Proenza said.
About 100 climate scientists from several states gathered in Fort Worth to look ahead. They don't like what they see.
"The last major drought like this dates back to the mid 50's," Proenza said.
He says Texas is in exactly the same situation as the 1950's, when drought gripped the state for several years. Only this time, there are three times as many people straining water supplies.
"It's concerning news for all of us," Proenza said.
Scientists blame La Nina, a pool of cool water in the Pacific that affects the jet stream.
They see the same ominous signs they saw last year as we entered a record-setting summer of heat and drought. Climate experts say government agencies should heed the early warning and prepare as much as possible.
Bill Proenza is director of the National Weather Service southern region.
"The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center is looking ahead and seeing similar conditions setting up again for the upcoming year," Proenza said.
About 100 climate scientists from several states gathered in Fort Worth to look ahead. They don't like what they see.
"The last major drought like this dates back to the mid 50's," Proenza said.
He says Texas is in exactly the same situation as the 1950's, when drought gripped the state for several years. Only this time, there are three times as many people straining water supplies.
"It's concerning news for all of us," Proenza said.
Scientists blame La Nina, a pool of cool water in the Pacific that affects the jet stream.
They see the same ominous signs they saw last year as we entered a record-setting summer of heat and drought. Climate experts say government agencies should heed the early warning and prepare as much as possible.
That's exactly what I'm afraid of happening.
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Me too.
ReplyDeletethat will really suck if people ran out of water to drink
ReplyDelete@ Aidan - You are one of the very few young people today that understand that. You witnessed our conservation and participated when you came to stay with us this summer. Wait until the next time you visit and you see how low all the ponds are. You won't believe your own eyes. - Grandma Genevieve
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