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Ocean temps predict US heat waves 50 days out
2016-03-28 21:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ScienceDaily: The formation of a distinct pattern of sea surface temperatures in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean can predict an increased chance of summertime heat waves in the eastern half of the United States up to 50 days in advance, according to a new study led by a scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). The pattern is a contrast of warmer-than-average water butting up against cooler-than-average seas. When it appears, the odds that extreme heat will strike during a particular...
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