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Report: Climate change is making specific weather events more extreme

December 9, 2019

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climate analyses and statistics

Wildfires and heavy rains are specific types of weather events that can be made more extreme by climate change, say scientists in research published December 2019 in a special edition of the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. In this photo, a wildfire rages in the hills of the Los Angeles area. (2017 stock image.)

NOAA scientists working to make travel safer during wintry weather

December 4, 2019

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Winter weather events - even seemingly "mild" or moderate ones - can pose a danger to travelers.

Are you prepared for winter weather hazards?

December 2, 2019

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Winter landscape seen from a car.

Winter storms to sweep through much of U.S. Thanksgiving Week

November 26, 2019

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A first autumn snowfall with a snowplow-fitted truck on a local street in Missouri. Undated image.

Active 2019 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end

November 26, 2019

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hurricane season

NOAA's GOES-East satellite captured these three hurricanes in the Gulf and Atlantic waters on September 3, 2019: From left to right we have Fernand, Dorian and Gabrielle. The season tallied 18 named storms, ending with Sebastien.

NOAA monthly climate call scheduled for November 21

November 18, 2019

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climate analyses and statistics

A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage.

Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Program reaches 10,000 strong

October 29, 2019

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Weather-ready Nation

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Evolving the National Weather Service to Build a Weather-Ready Nation

October 29, 2019

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Weather-ready Nation

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Atlantic high-activity eras: What does it mean for hurricane season?

October 29, 2019

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hurricane season

This geocolor image from GOES-16 shows Hurricane Katia (l) Hurricane Irma (m) and Hurricane Jose (r) in the Atlantic Ocean on September 7, 2017.

Winter’s on its way. Here's how NOAA satellites have you covered.

October 24, 2019

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satellite images

geostationary satellite (GOES)

polar-orbiting satellite (POES)

Lake effect snow bands moving across the Great Lakes, seen from the Suomi NPP polar-orbiting satellite on December 25, 2017.

Heavy rain from Nestor expected this weekend for U.S. Southeast

October 18, 2019

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Trekking through heavy rain.

Winter Outlook: Warmer than average for many, wetter in the North

October 17, 2019

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climate outlooks

A small snow-covered island off the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior in Minnesota. (undated stock image).

Federal action plan focused on improving water prediction for Western U.S.

October 18, 2019

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Pyramid Lake is a reservoir near Castaic, California. It stores water for delivery to Los Angeles and other coastal cities of Southern California. It also provides regulated storage for Castaic Powerplant and flood protection along Piru Creek which it dams.

NOAA storm surge scientist awarded Service to America medal

October 16, 2019

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Waves on top of a hurricane's storm surge can worsen the destructive power of the ocean. NOAA's Jamie Rhome was instrumental in leading the development of storm-surge forecast products implemented in recent years to inform the public and vital constituencies about the risk of storm surge.

NOAA to issue U.S. Winter Outlook on October 17

October 10, 2019

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climate outlooks

Flowing river in winter.

Flash Flood Warnings now issued in easy-to-read format

October 2, 2019

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Highway 77 flooding in the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, 2018.

This NOAA buoy helps save lives. See how.

September 26, 2019

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weather conditions

The buoy shown here is one of 103 weather buoys operated and maintained by NOAA's National Data Buoy Center.

New NOAA-USGS model provides critical data to electrical power grid operators

September 24, 2019

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NOAA sees fifth Hurricane Humberto through a high-powered lens

September 17, 2019

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satellite images

Hurricane Humberto, as captured by a NOAA satellite September 15, 2019.

NOAA, AMS, EUMETSAT to host major international satellite conference

September 17, 2019

An atmospheric river drenched California with heavy rain and mountain snow the week of February 10, 2019, triggering flash floods, mudslides and winter storm warnings in the Sierra Nevada. This "conveyor belt" of clouds and moisture stretching across the Pacific Ocean easily stands out in this Feb. 14, 2019, infrared image from NOAA's newly operational GOES West (GOES-17) satellite.

Get the latest tropical storm forecast from NOAA's National Hurricane Center

September 12, 2019

Storm clouds approaching the beach

The 2004 Atlantic hurricane season: A look from above

September 10, 2019

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NOAA’s GOES-12 satellite captured this image of Hurricane Ivan just before landfall along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast on Sept. 16, 2004

NOAA’s Aviation Weather Center has your (seat)back on every flight

September 10, 2019

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aviation weather

Rays of sunshine coming through an airplane window with seatbacks visible. iStock image.

Are you prepared for fall weather hazards?

September 3, 2019

Wildfires are one threat during the fall months. Are you prepared?

Your one-stop page for #Dorian web, imagery and social media resources

August 30, 2019

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NOAA's GOES-East image of Hurricane Dorian on Aug. 30, 2019

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Mild weather likely through Labor Day across much of U.S.

August 29, 2019

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Misquamicut Beach, Rhode Island.

Get the latest #Dorian forecast from NOAA's National Hurricane Center

August 26, 2019

NOAA satellite (GOES-EAST) image of Hurricane Dorian, 12 p.m. ET, August 30, 2019

4 hurricanes in 6 weeks? It happened to one state in 2004.

August 26, 2019

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Waves on top of a hurricane's storm surge can worsen the destructive power of the ocean. NOAA's Jamie Rhome was instrumental in leading the development of storm-surge forecast products implemented in recent years to inform the public and vital constituencies about the risk of storm surge.

NOAA orders new Hurricane Hunter jet and turboprop aircraft

August 26, 2019

The G-IV is a twin-engine jet piloted by NOAA Corps officers and crewed by NOAA civilian engineers and meteorologists. Its primary mission is to fly tropical cyclone surveillance missions.

NOAA increases chance for above-normal hurricane season

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hurricane season

Flooding is always a significant threat during tropical cyclones. In August 2017 Hurricane Harvey struck the Texas coast and after moving inland the storm stalled for four days dropping more than 60 inches of rain over southeastern Texas.

NOAA to issue updated 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

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hurricane season

GOES-East satellite image of Hurricane Florence making landfall at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on Sept. 14, 2018.

Dangerous heat wave this weekend, spanning Central to Eastern U.S.

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extreme weather

A 2018 study in Nature Climate Change finds that climate change will soon be the main cause of heatwaves in the Great Lakes and western United States.

Don’t let the sunshine ruin your day. Check the UV Index first.

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solar radiation

Don't let this happen to you. Be sure to check NOAA's UV Index before going outdoors, and always protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation with sunblock and sun-protective clothing.

Find out how #Barry may affect your local weather

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NOAA's GOES-East image of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two on July 10, 2019