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4 safety tips for summer weather hazards

Closed umbrellas on a beach with a storm approaching

Can you spot a rip current from the beach? New forecast model could save lives

It's important to know about the dangers of rip currents before you enter the water. Do you know what one looks like and how to get out of it, should you become trapped in its grip? This photo shows a rip current, between the red arrows, in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina in 2015.

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Understanding Climate Normals

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

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When can we expect the warmest day of the year? Look to the U.S. Climate Normals

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June 2021 was the 5th warmest June on record for the globe

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

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'Protect and Restore: NOAA Stewardship in Action'

Two divers collect data underwater. One diver writes with waterproof paper and pencil and the other diver observes.

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Getting ready for the Atlantic hurricane season

Elementary students climbing down stairs from a NOAA plane. Two NOAA crew are on the ground with other students and teachers.

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When beaches are trashed, who pays the price?

A beach that is almost completely covered in trash and debris.

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New NOAA Climate Council to enhance delivery of climate science and services

U.S. high-tide flooding breaks records

Nicole LeBoeuf named director of NOAA’s National Ocean Service

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Hurricane season: A resource guide for reporters and media

NOAA monthly U.S., global climate report call: July 15

NOAA to provide the state of high tide flooding, provide outlook through April 2022

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Cell phone emergency alert and a large, branched bolt of lightning. Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year.

New 'destructive' severe thunderstorm warning category to trigger alerts on mobile phones

July 27, 2021

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Cell phone emergency alert and a large, branched bolt of lightning. Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year.

The Chicago skyline on a hot day.

When can we expect the warmest day of the year? Look to the U.S. Climate Normals

July 27, 2021

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The Chicago skyline on a hot day.

A cruise ship in the Port of Jacksonville, Florida.

Making marine commerce safe and efficient: Celebrating 30 years of NOAA PORTS

July 22, 2021

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A cruise ship in the Port of Jacksonville, Florida.

Blooms of harmful algae, like this "red tide" off the coast of Texas, can cause illness and death in humans and animals.

New: More detailed and frequent harmful algal bloom forecasts for Gulf of Mexico

July 22, 2021

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harmful algal blooms (HABs)

Blooms of harmful algae, like this "red tide" off the coast of Texas, can cause illness and death in humans and animals.

NOAA GOES-East satellite image of continental U.S. from July 18, 2021.

Earth from orbit: Wildfire smoke blankets U.S.

July 20, 2021

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NOAA GOES-East satellite image of continental U.S. from July 18, 2021.

Coral in the Red Sea.

G20 nations launch effort to speed coral reef-saving science, tech

July 15, 2021

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Coral in the Red Sea.

After 15 years, the first Hollings scholars reflect on how NOAA shaped their careers

July 14, 2021

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A juvenile shortfin mako shark swimming in the waters off California.

How NOAA's ban on shark finning helps keep shark fisheries sustainable

July 14, 2021

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A juvenile shortfin mako shark swimming in the waters off California.

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

June 2021 was the 5th warmest June on record for the globe

July 13, 2021

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monthly climate report

climate analyses and statistics

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Sharks on parade. Two gray reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) swim among colorful schools of anthias (Pseudanthias bartelttorum) in the waters of Jarvis Island, Pacific Remote Island Areas Marine National Monument.

Sink your teeth into #SharkWeek

July 12, 2021

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Sharks on parade. Two gray reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) swim among colorful schools of anthias (Pseudanthias bartelttorum) in the waters of Jarvis Island, Pacific Remote Island Areas Marine National Monument.

Huge hailstone from June 24, 2021, storm in Texas that set the record for largest hailstone to fall in the state.

June 2021 was the hottest June on record for U.S.

July 9, 2021

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Huge hailstone from June 24, 2021, storm in Texas that set the record for largest hailstone to fall in the state.

Tuna swimming in the sunlight.

Status of the Stocks Report 2020: More than 90 percent of fish not subject to overfishing, 80 percent not overfished

July 9, 2021

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