International report confirms record-high greenhouse gases, global sea level, and ocean heat in 2025.
Observing & Predicting
Why she's leery of the term 'super El Niño,' what could still derail the strength of the current event, and why NOAA has adopted a new approach to tracking El Niño and La Niña.
From football games to concerts, planning for outdoor events increasingly demands a strategy for reducing heat-related risks.
NOAA and NOAA-funded researchers are looking at extreme rain events from many different angles to identify new sources of predictability. The goal is to one day be able to predict such events weeks or months in advance.
Forecasters think the climate system is poised to bring most of the U.S. a warmer-than-average June, and little drought relief is likely across the West.
The U.S. tornado season to date has been very active. Our guest blogger explains how the lingering influence of La Niña might have played a role.
The tropical Pacific is ENSO-neutral. Our blogger covers what that means and what forecasters expect for the rest of the year.
What’s ahead for May, as we draw closer to the start of summer? Here’s what NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) expects to occur during the month.