La Nina weather phenomenon will grip the United States this winter: NOAA

Green Business News-oct.21- Government forecasters said that La Nina weather phenomenon will grip the United States this winter that will bring warmer, drier weather across the South and cooler, moist conditions in the far northern and western parts of the country.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that La Nina looks to become one of the strongest on record throughout the winter that will make it the most dominant factor influencing weather across the country.

The weather irregularity could be troublesome for the South, where the potential of dearth conditions developing would threaten U.S. crops. U.S. consumers already are expected to see home heating bills rise 3 percent to $986 this winter due to higher fuel prices and colder weather.

While augmented energy demand is forecast this winter in the Northeast, it reflects a return to a more normal seasonal temperature after the region was hit by warmer weather,NOAA said.