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...Tropical Storm Ida...
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Ida. Details...
...El Nino to Help Steer U.S. Winter Weather...
El Nino in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean is expected to be a dominant climate factor that will influence the December through February winter weather in the United States, according to the 2009 Winter Outlook released Thursday by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. Details...
...Southern Storminess: Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms...
Heavy rain and the risk of severe thunderstorms is forecast through Friday from the western Gulf Coast north and eastward through the lower and mid Mississippi Valley. Much of this area has already received heavy rain over the past few weeks, thus flash flooding is possible. Additional rain will also exacerbate the widespread mainstem river flooding that is ongoing. Details...
...September Temperature Above-Average for the U.S....
The September 2009 average temperature for the contiguous United States was above the long-term average, according to NOAA's monthly State of the Climate report. Based on records going back to 1895, the monthly National Climatic Data Center analysis is part of the suite of climate services NOAA provides. Details...
...Heavy Rain Raises Flood Threat in Central U.S. ...
Flood watches and warnings are in effect for many states from Indiana to Texas where heavy rain is falling and is forecast to continue. Remember the rules of flood safety, including Turn Around Don't Drown by not crossing water-covered roads. Details...
...Stay Informed on Tsunami Safety...
Tsunamis can be devastating - as seen this week in American Samoa and nearly five years ago around the Indian Ocean. NOAA's National Weather Service is helping to keep the nation's coastline safe through observations and warnings. Can you recognize the signs of an impending tsunami? Do you know what to do? Tsunami safety information Details...
...NOAA Needs Input to Chart the Future...
We are Charting the Future of NOAA and the National Weather Service. To better prepare for external developments and challenges we will face in serving the Nation we need your help. What trends will shape our future? What challenges or opportunities will we face? What should NOAA strive to accomplish? Join us in developing the Next Generation Strategic Plan. Details...
...NOAA's Powerful New Supercomputers Boost U.S. Weather Forecasts ...
NOAA has completed implementation of the final phase of a nine year contract by installing the newest generation of IBM supercomputers for weather and climate prediction. The supercomputers allow NOAA to run more complex models in an effort to improve forecast accuracy and extend watch and warning lead times for severe weather, including hurricanes, tornadoes, air quality, wildfires, floods, tsunamis and winter storms. Details...
...National Weather Service Incident Meteorologists...
Every year, about 100,000 wildfires burn millions of acres in the United States causing severe destruction and loss of life. NOAA sends highly trained fire weather forecasters, called incident meteorologists (IMETs), to provide accurate, on-site weather forecast, warning, and consultation services to help firefighters, incident responders, and command staff manage wildfires. Details...
...Remnants of Danny are expected to produce dangerous surf conditions...
The remnants of Danny are moving rapidly toward the north-northeast at 30 to 35 MPH as a extratropical low. While Danny is no longer a tropical system, large swells from the extratropical low are expected to produce dangerous surf conditions and life-threatening rip currents along the U.S. East Coast during the next day or two. Details...
...Danny rapidly becoming absorbed by an extratropical low...
At 5 AM EDT the Tropical Storm Watch for the North Carolina coast has been discontinued. The remnants of Danny were located about 80 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras North Carolina. Large swells from the extratropical low are expected to produce dangerous surf conditions and life-threatening rip currents along the U.S. East Coast during the next day or two. This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on this system. Details...
...NOAA Lowers Hurricane Season Outlook, Cautions Public Not to Let Down Guard...
According to its August Atlantic hurricane season outlook, NOAA now expects a near- to below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, as the calming effects of El Niño continue to develop. But scientists say the season's quiet start does not guarantee quiet times ahead. The season, which began June 1, is entering its historical peak period of August through October, when most storms form. Details...
...Beachgoers Beware: Hurricane Bill A Coastal Danger from Afar...
Dangerous seas (waves and swells) and rip currents are expected along parts of the U.S. East Coast through the weekend as powerful Hurricane Bill moves north across the western Atlantic Ocean. Local National Weather Service forecast offices will issue appropriate outlooks and advisories as warranted. For more on Rip Current safety Details...
...Tropical Atlantic remains active with Hurricane Bill...
Latest advisories on Atlantic and eastern Pacific tropical systems are available from the National Weather Service National Hurricane Center web site Details...
...Tropical Depression Claudette...
At 700 AM CDT the center of Tropical Depression Claudette was located about 15 miles north-northwest of Brewton Alabama and about 85 miles southwest of Montgomery Alabama. Movement was toward the northwest near 12 MPH. The remnants of Claudette will move across southwestern Alabama today and into northeastern Mississippi tonight. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 MPH with higher gusts. Additional weakening is expected today as the system moves farther inland. This is the last advisory issued on Claudette by the National Hurricane Center. Details...
...Tropical Atlantic becoming more active - Tropical Storm Ana and Tropical Storm Bill...
The tropical Atlantic has become more active with Tropical Storm Ana and Tropical Storm Bill forming on Saturday. The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on both systems. Latest advisories, satellite images, and buoy reports are available from NOAAWatch tracking pages. Details...
...El Niño Arrives; Expected to Persist through Winter 2009-10...
NOAA scientists today announced the arrival of El Niño, a climate phenomenon with a significant influence on global weather, ocean conditions and marine fisheries. NOAA expects this El Niño to continue developing during the next several months, with further strengthening possible. The event is expected to last through winter 2009-10 Details...
...New NOAA Satellite Reaches Orbit...
NOAA and NASA officials announced a new Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES), successfully reached orbit, joining three other GOES spacecraft that help NOAA forecasters track life-threatening weather and solar storms. The new satellite features significant improvements in the instruments that capture high-resolution pictures of weather patterns and atmospheric measurements. Details...
...Lightning Safety Week is June 21-27...
Lightning kills or injures hundreds each year. There have been 11 deaths so far this June. See our new 30-second video on a teen struck by lightning, download our new safety brochure and explore the wealth of resources on the NWS lightning safety website. Details...
...U.S. Temperature Warmer than Average for May...
The May 2009 temperature for the contiguous United States was above the long-term average, based on records going back to 1895, according to an analysis by NOAA's National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C. Details...
...NOAA and National Park Service Urge Beach-Goers to Break the Grip of the Rip...
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard for beach-goers, claiming an estimated 100 lives per year nationally. For that reason, NOAA and the National Park Service are teaming up to sponsor Rip Current Awareness Week, June 7-13, 2009, with the theme Break the Grip of the Rip. Details...
...NOAA Issues Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook...
NOAA forecasters say a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year. However, as with any season, the need to prepare for the possibility of a storm striking near you is essential. Forecasters say there is a 70 percent chance of having nine to 14 named storms, of which four to seven could become hurricanes, including one to three major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5). Details...
...NWS Climate Services Customer Satisfaction Survey...
In order to continually improve services, the NWS is researching how
satisfied its users are with the Climate Services Program, and would
appreciate your feedback and valuable input. The survey is open until June 10, 2009. Details...
...Season Drought Assessment...
Over the last month, widespread moderate to heavy precipitation has eliminated or reduced drought severity in the Mid-Atlantic states, the Great Lakes region, parts of the south-central Plains, portions of the Intermountain West and adjacent Rockies, and the central Sierra Nevada. Details...
...NOAA Hurricane Team Embarks on Atlantic Coast Awareness Tour...
NOAA hurricane experts will visit five East Coast cities aboard a NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft to raise awareness about storm threats and the danger of being caught without a personal hurricane plan. The five-day tour begins May 4 with visits to Newington, N.H., Farmingdale, N.Y., Raleigh, N.C., Wilmington, N.C., and Key West, Fla. The public and media are invited to tour the aircraft and speak with the team. Details...
...Air Quality Awareness Week...
The National Weather Service and the Environmental Protection Agency urge Americans to "Be Air Aware" during Air Quality Awareness Week, April 27-May 1, 2009. Details...
...Early Warning System Forecasts Deadly Mudslides ...
In the United States, approximately 25 to 50 deaths a year can be attributed to the phenomenon of debris flow - or mudslides as they are more commonly known - with monetary losses exceeding $2 billion annually. Details...
...U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook Issued...
Moderate to heavy rains eased drought impacts across the central Gulf Coast, the Southeast outside the Florida Peninsula, the mid-Atlantic region, and parts of the southern Plains over the last few weeks, helping to bring numerous wildfires under control across western Oklahoma and northern Texas. Details...
...Red River Will Crest Again in Fargo-Moorhead later this week ...
Warming temperatures in the Red River of the North basin will begin melting ice and snowpack, setting the stage for a dangerous second crest in Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn., later this week, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service. Details...
...Mt. Redoubt volcano eruption...
Color Code RED : Alert Level WARNING. Small, repeating earthquakes are continuing at the rate of 3-4/minute. Larger, discrete earthquakes are continuing to occur at a rate of 2-6/hr. Low elevation steam emissions are likely to continue. Details...
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