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New NASA research predicts the West and Midwest will experience a drought that could last decades, thanks to global warming. Another study from Utah State University helps explain the current topsy-turvy winter, with drought in the West and cold temps in the East.

On Monday at 12:15 p.m., Utah Climate Center's Simon Wang, Brian McInerney of the National Weather Service and Tribune reporter Brian Maffly join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the past, present and future of extreme weather. 

Watch this online video chat at sltrib.com. You can also join the discussion by sending questions and comments to the hashtag #TribTalk on Twitter and Google+ or texting 801-609-8059.

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