Although research has been done on the impact of tropical cyclones on drought, the contribution of weaker tropical storms hasn't been studied as closely. A new study asks whether tropical storms can alleviate drought conditions.
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From responding to heat waves to setting records and launching new tech, AOML’s dedicated team continues to push the boundary in an effort to support NOAA’s mission to build a climate-ready nation.
Ocean currents affect life in the ocean and climate over the surrounding continents. For more than 20 years an observatory at 23°W on the equator has measured local ocean current velocities. These data have now been made publicly available for the first time.
Heading to the theater to see the new "Twisters" movie? Keep an eye out for NOAA! But remember: While it's exciting to think of chasing tornadoes, please don't attempt it yourself. These storms are deadly forces of nature.
New research funded by CPO’s Modeling, Analysis, Predictions, and Projections Program focuses on drought in the central U.S./Great Plains region and evaluates why summer droughts occur in the ...
Two new projects will provide useful observations to enhance monitoring and modeling of precipitation events. Each one will expand existing analysis data.
The 120-day Tropical Pacific Observing System (TPOS) 2023 Saildrone Mission officially began on June 22, 2023, just after the official start of what experts suggest may be a strong El Niño.
To fill in ocean-observation gaps, scientists have increasingly turned to an array of Uncrewed Surface Vehicles, some of which can navigate tens of thousands of kilometers to capture key observations autonomously.