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Hurricane Florence on 9/13. Photo credit NOAA/GOES

Get Ready for Another Destructive Atlantic Hurricane Season

5/25/2022 - By Rebecca Hersher. There will be more hurricanes and tropical storms than usual during this year's Atlantic hurricane season, federal forecasters warn. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts 14 to 21 total storms will grow large enough to be named. Of those, forecasters expect 6 to 10 hurricanes, 3 to… SEE MORE

A few lucky sailors are already out on their moorings, commissioning their boats for a great boating season ahead.

Safety 101: 8 Boating Safety Tips and Tools

5/21/2022 - It’s National Safe Boating Week, and NOAA has partnered with the National Safe Boating Council, a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, to make it easy to remember what to do when you’re out in a sail or motor boat, canoe, kayak or other sea-worthy vessel this summer. Here’s NOAA's checklist for anyone going… SEE MORE

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Wildfires, Severe Weather Marked April 2022

5/18/2022 - April 2022 was slightly cooler and wetter than normal across the contiguous U.S., according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. What made the month standout was an early start to the wildfire season, several tornado outbreaks and a widespread Western drought. Below are more takeaways from NOAA’s latest monthly U.S.… SEE MORE

The State of High Tide Flooding and Annual NOAA Outlook

5/9/2022 - High-tide flooding, often referred to as "nuisance" or “sunny day” flooding, is increasingly common due to years of relative sea level increases. It occurs when tides reach anywhere from 1.75 to 2 feet above the daily average high tide and start spilling onto streets or bubbling up from storm drains.… SEE MORE

NOAA Researchers Find Massive Rare Sponge Mounds Off California

5/9/2022 - In October 2020, Ocean Exploration Trust’s E/V Nautilus crew discovered something extraordinary—a potential deep-sea sponge reef within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary! The vast mounds of glass sponges and their skeletons are rarely seen anywhere in the world. The discovery is even more unexpected considering the area is generally well explored. The sponge… SEE MORE

Europe Saw Warmest Summer on Record in 2021

4/25/2022 - Scientists say last summer was the hottest summer on record in Europe, with temperatures a full 1 degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than the average for the previous three decades. A report released Friday by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service found that while spring 2021 was cooler… SEE MORE

Spring Outlook: Drought to Expand Amid Warmer Conditions

4/22/2022 - NOAA issued its U.S. Spring Outlook today and for the second year in a row, forecasters predict prolonged, persistent drought in the West where below-average precipitation is most likely. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center — part of the National Weather Service — is also forecasting above-average temperatures for most of the U.S. from the… SEE MORE

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What’s the Difference Between Spring and Neap Tides?

3/27/2022 - A spring tide — popularly known as a "King Tide" — refers to the 'springing forth' of the tide during new and full moon. A neap tide — seven days after a spring tide — refers to a period of moderate tides when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other. Tides are long-period waves… SEE MORE

Tides 101: What is a Tide Gauge?

3/24/2022 - A tide gauge, which is one component of a modern water level monitoring station, is fitted with sensors that continuously record the height of the surrounding water level. This data is critical for many coastal activities, including safe navigation, sound engineering, and habitat restoration and preservation. Before computers were used… SEE MORE

NOAA, Partners Discover Wreck of 207-year-old Whaling Ship

3/23/2022 - NOAA and partners today announced the discovery of the wreck of a 207-year-old whaling ship, called Industry, found on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. The remains of the 64-foot long, two-masted wooden brig opens a window into a little known chapter of American history when descendants of African enslaved… SEE MORE

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