Category: Weather

If you think it’s been an unusual period for the tropics – you’re right. Watch our hurricane expert Dr. Rick Knabb explain. source

Note – This video has no audio. On February 15, 2017, scientists and staff from the National Science Foundation’s Amundsen Scott Station at the South Pole boarded a specially equipped … Read More

Researchers are dyeing McLeod Lake in Stockton, California, pink to combat harmful algal blooms. source

Dr. Gerry Bell of NOAA discusses the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook Learn more about how to prepare for the 2017 hurricane season, and monitor hurricane forecasts throughout the season, … Read More

Thousands of people kicked off September participating in this stunning annual tradition in Colorado Springs. source

Fifteen years ago this summer, the Northwest joined forces to orchestrate the unprecedented rescue of a wild killer whale calf. The effort built trust, partnerships, and goodwill that continue to … Read More

A landfalling tropical system impacts Bermuda once every six to eight years. But the island doesn’t require a direct landfall to get pummeled by a passing hurricane. How can such … Read More

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s work spans from the bottom of the sea to the surface of the sun. Each day, our employees take the pulse of the changing … Read More

It looks like snow or hail piled up about an inch thick. This left the road slick and caused cars to lose traction or crash. source

Established in 1970 but rooted in scientific evolution dating back to 1807, NOAA has grown with the Nation, serving the American people to this day, every day. You can find … Read More