Thursday, July 23, 2015

Wet Weather

Warmer water, thunderstorms, and muggy hot weather? Yep, it's an El Niño year.

What is El Niño?

El Niño occurs when sea temperatures near the equator are warmer than normal. Trade winds in the west and central Pacific relax and hurricanes in the Atlantic decrease. 

This year, ocean temperatures are recorded 3 degrees Fahrenheit above average. The NOAA expects El Niño to last until Spring 2016. El Niño brings the Subtropical Jet Stream to Southern California and that is the reason we have been experiencing wetter weather. The LA times stated that Southern California has "...the greatest chance for wet conditions."

Don't expect the wet weather to stop. The winter is expected to be much wetter this year.  Many believe it could be the strongest El Niño in recorded history.


Are You Prepared?

Make sure your replacement value of your home is up to date in the event of a water loss claim. You want to make certain you have the proper coverage in the event of a loss. Please do to hesitate to call or email with any questions or concerns at 866-486-3276 or gdomingo@farmersagent.com. Also feel free to stop by our offices in Oceanside, Laguna Hills, or Santa Fe Springs, CA. We would love to help make sure you are properly insured. 

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