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El Niño Brings Warmth and Dry Spells | Auckland News

Ocean temperatures in the eastern Pacific are soaring three to five degrees Celsius, fueling a powerful El Niño that’s flipping the weather script. Expect warmer, drier springs with high-pressure systems dominating the east and rain concentrated in the west—especially as the jet stream shifts south. While early spring may bring mixed conditions, late October and November could deliver unseasonably warm days and breezy spells, though sudden downpours remain possible. Farmers brace for dry soil, while coastal areas may see more storms. It’s a wild ride—but one that’s heating up fast. Listen in…

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