Category: Weather

In 2020, NOAA celebrated 50 years of science, service, and stewardship. Since its inception on October 3, 1970, NOAA has become one the world’s premier science agencies that protects life … Read More

Watch: The Weather Channel’s hurricane expert Dr. Rick Knabb breaks down the factors that have led to a midseason lull in hurricane activity — but don’t let your guard down. … Read More

For NOAA’s 50th anniversary, we interviewed NOAA Legends: people of color who were “firsts” in NOAA science. Rear Admiral Evelyn Fields (ret.) began her career with NOAA in 1972 as … Read More

For a tropical season that was forecast to be very busy, it’s been quiet recently. Here’s why. source

More than 200 people were reported rescued from floodwaters in North Carolina following Helene’s torrential rains with more expected in the coming days. ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Drone video captured above … Read More

For NOAA’s 50th anniversary, we interviewed NOAA Legends: people of color who were “firsts” in NOAA science. Georgia Madrid is an Equal Opportunity Specialist for NOAA Research in Boulder, Colorado. … Read More

In a deluge that broke records, floodwaters swept across Florida, stranding cars, submerging roads and forcing drivers to white-knuckle their way to safety. source

Hurricane Helene has brought days of rain to western North Carolina, which has caused complete devastation in areas like Chimney Rock.  Complete devastation has been unfolding in western North Carolina … Read More

Featuring stories of eight women in the NOAA Corps service, this film serves to elevate public understanding and appreciation of the NOAA Corps, particularly the unique cultural history of women’s … Read More

Nail-biting moments caught on camera as men brace their store against a raging storm. source