Weather experts say the effects of a growing El Nino are becoming apparent, and will continue into next year.

Nebraska State Climatologist Al Dutcher says changes in the Pacific Ocean will have an impact in the northern plains…

 

Dutcher says the heavy rains hitting much of southern California are one sign of those changes…

 

Dutcher says another indicator will be the development of hot, dry weather in much of the eastern United States…

 

Dutcher says the El Nino impacts are expected to linger into much of next year.