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El Niño Causes Some Unusual Problems by Webmaster B. javamanmonk The weather pattern known as El Niño causes extremes in weather throughout the continental United States, as well as other areas in the world. Here in Florida, we have been experiencing unusually long periods of cold weather; often with freezing temperatures. Florida wildlife suffers during these long cold periods. There has been a large fish kill off, and, already endangered species such as the Florida manatee are stressed to their limits. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officers, among others, have had to rescue manatees in distress, during these long cold and often freezing periods this winter. Florida agriculture also suffers. Winter fruit and vegetables prices, as well as that of citrus products, have been rising slightly. The price rise, is caused by outright shortage, because of destruction of product, from the weather, and the extra cost in labor and material. Crews in citrus groves, are on call for extra duty, during the long overnight periods of freezing temperatures, sometimes lasting for several days at a time this winter. Trees must be sprayed down with water, so that a thin film of ice forms over the exterior of the tree, helping to prevent some of the damage, caused by the cold air. Large diesel powered water pumps, often are used to pump water to the trees, adding the cost of fuel to the mix. In other parts of the United States, El Niño causes an unusual amount of precipitation, often in places, such as the western desert, that usually receive very low amounts of rainfall. In California, that has caused mud slides, such as in the image below. Extremes in snowfall and blizzard conditions, are another sign of El Niño's handiwork. Melt off from snowfall, is expected to cause extreme flooding conditions, along the major rivers in the Midwest. Flood preparation along the Red River in North Dakota have already begun, see photos below. Sandbag filling operation in North Dakota
Fargo, ND, March 17, 2010 -- Workers at sandbag central help fill bags towards the city's goal of one million bags. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA Red River over it's banks in North Dakota
Sandbags deployed in North Dakota
Fargo, ND, March 17, 2010 -- Sandbags are staged in Oaks Park neighborhood ready for use as the Red River rises. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA Mud covered area in California
Bombay Beach, CA, March 15, 2010 -- Recent heavy rains and severe weather flooded this community depositing a thick layer of mud across properties. The FEMA Public Assistance coordinators are looking into ways to mitigate this repetitive gathering of spring rains from ponding in this community against the levee. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA El Niño also causes drought during the late spring and summer months, in the US, and is currently causing a drought in parts of the Philippines. Drought conditions, sometimes lead to massive wild fires, like those experienced in Northern California, and here in Florida and Georgia, within the last few years.
Atlantic storms
Along the Gulf and the Atlantic Coast, there is often a reduction, in the amount, and severity of storms during the Atlantic hurricane season, attributed to the El Niño weather pattern. references : government of the United States, government of Florida, Wikipedia, and my friends and fellow reporters in the Philippines and Hong Kong, Kaiten and Rachel d. More Stories about El Niño
El Nino, Wildfire Trouble in NW U.S. SEATTLE -May 12, 2010- El Nino weather patterns and a relatively mild winter left Idaho, eastern Washington and south central Oregon drier than normal and vulnerable to wildfire. In addition to urging extreme caution with campfires, fireworks, trash fires, grills and other heat sources, FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Dennis Hunsinger encourages residents living on wooded lots and wildland/urban interface areas to stay informed on local conditions. NOAA: Imminent Flood Threat in Midwest, South and East Also at Risk March 16, 2010 Major flooding has begun and is forecast to continue through spring in parts of the Midwest according to NOAA’s National Weather Service. The South and East are also more susceptible to flooding as an El Niño influenced winter left the area soggier than usual. see map and story flood risk
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