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NOAA to issue 2026-2027 U.S. Winter Outlook October 15

On Thursday, October 15, NOAA’s National Weather Service will announce the U.S. Winter Outlook for December 2026 through February 2027 during a media teleconference. NOAA experts will discuss seasonal ...
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Weekend nor’easter likely to bring damaging winds, coastal flooding

Forecasters at NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) are monitoring a powerful nor’easter bringing damaging wind gusts and dangerous coastal flooding to the Northeast this weekend. The New York City ...
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NOAA’s flood mapping tool now covers nearly 100% of U.S.

NOAA’s National Weather Service announced today that Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM), a revolutionary tool for predicting river flooding, is now available on an experimental basis to nearly 100% of the ...
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Harmful Algal Blooms

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur when algae — simple photosynthetic organisms that live in the sea and freshwater — grow out of control while producing toxic or harmful effects on people, fish, ...
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What is the carbon cycle?

It appears that your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Here's a direct link to the video instead. VIDEO: The carbon cycle describes the process in which carbon atoms continually travel from the ...
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Where do I get NOAA tides and currents data?

This National Water Level Observation Network station is specially reinforced to withstand hurricanes and other major storms. The stations are better able to keep functioning during these events, ...
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NOAA expands use of commercial satellite data to enhance weather forecasting

NOAA is expanding its procurement and use of new commercial environmental satellite data streams that will enhance weather forecasting and space weather monitoring. The Space-Based Environmental ...
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NOAA boosts weather data collection capabilities with new Mesonet contract

NOAA’s National Weather Service will expand the National Mesonet Program offsite link — an observational weather “network of networks” that delivers critical information required for improved weather ...
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NOAA maintains prediction for below-normal Atlantic hurricane season

With the climatological peak of hurricane season approaching in early September, NOAA’s prediction for below-normal activity in the Atlantic basin remains. Forecasters from NOAA’s National Weather ...
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El Nino forms, expected to strengthen, say NOAA forecasters

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Access to NOAA’s world-renowned Mauna Loa Observatory restored

A road construction crew establishes a temporary road base across 1.2 miles of lava flows from the 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa volcano. This photo was taken March 3, 2026, during a project to restore ...
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NOAA improves aviation forecasts to bolster U.S. air travel efficiency, safety

Passengers, pilots, and crew: Get ready for greater peace of mind.Starting in late March, a new NOAA weather forecast system will provide improved prediction of two aviation hazards that pose threats ...