Australia Braces for Sizzling Summer Despite La Niña Speculation

While some La Niña-like conditions have led to cooler temperatures across some parts of Australia this spring, there is a good chance much of the country will still sizzle through typical summer conditions. Speculation has mounted that Australia could see La Niña conditions through the rest of the year, but the Bureau of Meteorology says modelling is hinting at more typical weather conditions. The cooler spell from Sept. 13 to 19 came about as a result of strong south-to-south-easterly winds bringing a cold air mass from the south, coupled with clear skies at night over much of southern Queensland. Colder patches in September are not considered overly unusual for Australia....