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After the storm clouds cleared on January 22, 2025, satellites captured an unusual sight: a swath of snow arcing around the Gulf Coast and the Atlantic Southeast. Climate.gov image based on NOAA-21 satellite data from the VIIRS sensor.

Historic January 2025 Snowstorm in the Southern U.S.

1/27/2025

By climate.gov. An Arctic blast plunged into the southeastern United States on Sunday, January 19, arriving just in time for the on-average coldest stretch of the year. It brought record-breaking low temperatures and fueled a winter storm that dropped historic snowfall for parts of the South. On January 22, the… SEE MORE

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Image Credits: Postcard of the U.S. Weather Bureau Building at Charles City, Iowa. c. 1900. Note the Weather Forecast Flag system flags flown on the flag pole mounted on the roof. They appear to be the blue flag with a black pennant above, indicating a forecast of higher temperatures and rain. (Image credit: Courtesy of Steve Doty, NOAA NCDC (ret.))

Hoist a Flag for Cold waves and Other Weather Conditions

1/7/2025

By noaa.gov. Nowadays, we have radio, TV and the internet to tell us when a cold front or other weather is headed our way. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, signal flags were used to alert U.S. citizens to weather conditions. The origin of weather signal flags Weather… SEE MORE

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Snow covered tree after a winter squall along the water.

4 Tips to Keep You Safe During a Snow Squall

12/18/2024

By noaa.gov. It’s that time of year to watch out for one of the most dangerous and underplayed winter hazards while on the road: Snow squalls. A snow squall is a brief period of intense snowfall and wind that leads to whiteout conditions, zero visibility, a possible flash freeze and dangerous… SEE MORE

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Hurricane Milton ‘explosively intensifies’ to category 5

10/18/2024

By nationalfisherman.com. Hurricane Milton is headed toward landfall on the west coast of Florida in the early morning hours of Thursday, after suddenly growing into one of the most intense cyclones ever seen in the Gulf of Mexico. Widespread evacuation orders were issued in Florida coastal counties, ahead of the… SEE MORE

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Coast Guard Foundation Activates Disaster Relief after Beryl, Debby, Alaska Floods

8/30/2024

By nationalfisherman.com. The Coast Guard Foundation opened its emergency disaster relief program to assist Coast Guard members and their families who have been affected by Hurricane Beryl, Tropical Storm Debby and glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska. “The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has already proven to be one of the most… SEE MORE

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High tide flooding April 12, 2024, blocks businesses in Annapolis, Maryland. (NOAA photo)

High Tide Flooding may Lessen across the U.S., NOAA Scientists Predict

8/7/2024

By noaa.gov. After record-breaking coastal flooding, La Niña could slightly reduce number of flood days NOAA’s 2024-25 Annual High Tide Flooding Outlook predicts fewer high-tide flood days than last year. The outlook documents high-tide flooding events from May 2023 to April 2024 at 97 NOAA tide gauges along the U.S. coast. It… SEE MORE

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Climate change causing more change in rainfall, fiercer typhoons, scientists say

7/30/2024

By David Stanway. Climate change is driving changes in rainfall patterns across the world, scientists said in a paper published on Friday, which could also be intensifying typhoons and other tropical storms. Taiwan, the Philippines and then China were lashed by the year's most powerful typhoon this week, with schools, businesses and… SEE MORE

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Image Credit: Needpix.com.

Where Are the World’s Most Dangerous Seas?

7/23/2024

By Laura Kiniry. From the Drake Passage to the Bermuda Triangle, these waters have a reputation for death and destruction. IN DECEMBER 2004, SAN FRANCISCO business owner John Dorning embarked on his first journey aboard the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2. Dorning was making the crossing from Southampton, England, to New York… SEE MORE

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African easterly wave convection moving over Africa into the Atlantic captured by the Meteosat Second Generation Satellite. (Image downloaded via EUMETSAT.)

Damping The “Seeds” Of Hurricanes

7/14/2024

By Audrey Merket. Increased atmospheric moisture produced weaker hurricane formation. Increased atmospheric moisture may alter critical weather patterns over Africa, making it more difficult for the predecessors of many Atlantic hurricanes to form, according to a new study published this month. The research team, led by scientists from the U.S.… SEE MORE

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The Arctic is Warming Rapidly. These Clouds may Hold Clues as to Why

7/4/2024

By Carolyn Gramling. Eight flights into the odd clouds this year have provided needed intel on their inner workings. In the Arctic, a mysterious atmospheric phenomenon generates some of the oddest clouds on Earth. Up there, streaky wisps can swiftly transform into towering thunderstorms. These strange clouds are not just… SEE MORE

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MARILAO, PHILIPPINES - MAY 04, 2024: Workers prepare to dump blocks of ice at a pool amid extreme heat in Marilao, Bulacan province. Sweltering conditions strained power grids, sparked health warnings, and left residents desperate for ways to stay cool. May 2024 was the world's warmest May on record. (Image credit: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

May 2024 was Earth’s Warmest May on Record

6/24/2024

By noaa.gov. The globe saw its 12th-consecutive month of record warmth. Last month marked a full year of record-high global temperatures, with May 2024 ranking as the warmest May on record. Earth’s ocean temperatures also set a record high for the 14th month in a row, according to data and… SEE MORE

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Silhouette of a person at sunset during a heatwave. (Image credit: iStock)

Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke? Know the Signs of Heat Illness

6/19/2024

By noaa.gov. If you are spending any time outside this summer, chances are you’ll be exposed to a lot of sun, high temperatures and humidity. How much heat can a person safely endure? It depends. Much less visible and dramatic than hurricanes, floods and tornadoes, heat is considered the silent… SEE MORE

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