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Satellite image of hurricane Ida.

Story map: In harm’s way, Hurricane Ida’s impact on socially vulnerable communities offsite link offsite link

May 16, 2022

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Satellite image of hurricane Ida.

Volunteers Octavia Jones and her two children Taegan and Tristen Harris used the sensor attached to car to collect heat data in the Bronx as part of the NOAA and partner Heat Island Mapping Campaign, July 2021. Courtesy of Octavia Jones (Ms. Jones signed a permission to allow her photo to be used by NOAA and others to tell the story of the Heat Island Mapping Campaign)

NOAA and communities to map heat inequities in 14 U.S. cities and counties

April 26, 2022

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Volunteers Octavia Jones and her two children Taegan and Tristen Harris used the sensor attached to car to collect heat data in the Bronx as part of the NOAA and partner Heat Island Mapping Campaign, July 2021. Courtesy of Octavia Jones (Ms. Jones signed a permission to allow her photo to be used by NOAA and others to tell the story of the Heat Island Mapping Campaign)

Be sure to check the forecast for any excessive heat advisories in your area before venturing out.

Extreme heat: A resource guide for reporters and media

August 24, 2021

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Be sure to check the forecast for any excessive heat advisories in your area before venturing out.

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.

NOAA GOES-West satellite image of wildfire plumes

Earth from orbit: Record heat and drought are raising wildfire risk

July 2, 2021

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NOAA GOES-West satellite image of wildfire plumes

Closed umbrellas on a beach with a storm approaching

4 safety tips for summer weather hazards

June 29, 2021

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Closed umbrellas on a beach with a storm approaching

This satellite image of Baltimore shows the dramatic contrast between large areas of vegetation to the more densely developed neighborhoods at the city’s core. The NOAA-funded Heat Island research quantified strikingly different temperatures from block to block on one of the hottest days of summer 2018.

Hot days in the city? It’s all about location

October 15, 2018

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This satellite image of Baltimore shows the dramatic contrast between large areas of vegetation to the more densely developed neighborhoods at the city’s core. The NOAA-funded Heat Island research quantified strikingly different temperatures from block to block on one of the hottest days of summer 2018.

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