Los Angeles could be in for a return to drought and record-setting heat this summer, weather experts say.
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Southern California’s weather is often affected by El Niño, which leads to cooler and wetter conditions, and La Niña, which does the opposite. But right now, we’re in a neutral weather pattern system, which can lead to both dryer-than-normal weather and elevated temperatures.
According to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, L.A. has a 50% chance of higher than average temperatures through July, and the current semi-drought conditions are expected to continue through the middle of summer.
It might be a good time to think about shifting your garden to drought-resistant plants and checking the performance of your AC unit before summer gets underway.
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