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.
Observing & Predicting
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.
March 2025 temperatures for the contiguous U.S. were the sixth-warmest in the 131-year record. Precipitation ranked in the middle third of the historical record.
After spending much of the season with super strong wind speeds, the polar vortex bowed out two weeks ago, with the core west-to-east winds sliding off the pole. However, as it winds down for the season, the polar vortex still has a few tricks up its sleeve.
