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Forbesfinance11 days ago
NOAA Issues Kp Index of Four for Northern Lights in Nine States Saturday Night
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast mild auroral activity across parts of the northern United States for Saturday night. Activity is expected to drop sharply by Sunday.
Los Angeles Timespolitics12 days ago
U.S. Commerce Secretary Orders Review of California Coastal Management Program
The Trump administration has directed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to examine California's coastal management program. The review will assess how the state reviews federal projects along its coastline.
nationalobserver.comscience15 days ago
Eighteen Sunflower Sea Stars Found in Northern California Sanctuary Waters
Eighteen spiny sunflower sea stars were found last summer in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the discovery this month after a disease-driven die-off that killed six billion sea stars from 2013 to 2017…
io9.gizmodo.comworld15 days ago
U.S. Government Opposes Planned Auction of Titanic Artifacts
RMS Titanic Inc. seeks to sell more than 100 artifacts recovered from the wreck. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration argues the sale would violate prior court agreements.
The Guardianscience17 days ago
El Niño conditions form in Pacific, UN agencies seek $202 million for anticipatory aid
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported El Niño conditions in the Pacific last week. The World Food Programme and Food and Agriculture Organization issued a joint appeal for funds to assist 8.8 million people ahead of expected impacts.
app.buzzsumo.comscience18 days ago
NOAA Declares 2026 El Niño Underway, Sees Over 50 Percent Chance It Becomes Very Strong
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has confirmed that a 2026 El Niño is underway and carries more than a 50 percent chance of reaching super status. The development coincides with record atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
rnz.co.nzworld24 days ago
Pacific Ocean Enters El Niño Phase, NOAA Reports
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that the Pacific region has entered an El Niño cycle. Officials cited a 63 percent chance that sea surface temperatures will exceed 2.0 degrees Celsius, which could classify the event as very strong.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience26 days ago
NOAA Confirms El Niño Formation in Pacific Ocean on June 11
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed an El Niño event on June 11, 2026. Meteorologists forecast it may rank among the strongest on record by late fall and early winter.
rnz.co.nzworld27 days ago
U.S. weather agency confirms El Nino arrival, sees 63 percent chance of very strong event
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday that El Nino conditions have developed in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. Scientists project a 63 percent chance the event reaches very strong levels by November-January.
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Wiredscience27 days ago
NOAA Declares El Niño Has Arrived
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday that the climate pattern has formed. The agency projects a 63 percent chance the event will reach super El Niño strength.
yaleclimateconnections.orgworld48 days ago
Forecasters Predict Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts eight to 14 named storms this season. Insurance premiums in coastal states are not expected to decrease as a result.
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yaleclimateconnections.orgworld48 days ago
NOAA Forecasts Below-Average 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its seasonal outlook on May 21, 2026, predicting an 55% chance of a below-average Atlantic hurricane season. The agency forecasts 8 to 14 named storms, 3 to 6 hurricanes, and 1 to 3 major hurricanes.
The Independentworld48 days ago
NOAA Forecasts Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its seasonal outlook on Thursday, giving a 55% chance of a below-average Atlantic hurricane season. The agency predicts 8 to 14 named storms, with 1 to 3 reaching major hurricane strength.
Newsweekworld49 days ago
NOAA Maps Show U.S. Cities Facing Flooding Risk from 3-Meter Sea Level Rise
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration maps project flooding in multiple U.S. coastal cities if sea levels rise three meters. The projections are linked to potential long-term changes involving the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica.
yahoo.comworld51 days ago
NOAA Predicts Northern Lights Visible in Northern U.S. States Monday Night
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast aurora visibility across northern border states on Monday night. A coronal mass ejection from the Sun may produce mild geomagnetic activity that extends the display southward.
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theinertia.comscience88 days ago
Scientists Assess Potential for Strong El Niño Event in 2024
Climate scientists have noted an increasing likelihood of an El Niño event forming later in 2024, with a 61% chance according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A strong El Niño, defined by sea surface temperatures rising at least 2°C in the central and easte…
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NOAA Announces End of La Niña and Expected Development of El Niño Later This Year
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported on Thursday that the La Niña climate pattern has ended, with El Niño expected to develop later in the year. El Niño involves warming of Pacific Ocean waters and influences global weather patterns. The announcement comes…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewbusiness90 days ago
US Records Hottest March in 132 Years of Data, NOAA Reports
The continental United States experienced its hottest March on record, with average temperatures 9.35 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th century normal, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This marked the most abnormally hot month in 132 years of reco…
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March 2025 Sets Record as Hottest Month in US History, NOAA Data Indicates
Federal data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows that March 2025 was the hottest March on record for the contiguous United States, exceeding the previous record by 0.45 degrees Fahrenheit. The month's average temperature was 9.35 degrees above the 20th-…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewtechnology95 days ago
NOAA Predicts Geomagnetic Storm and Possible Northern Lights in 20 U.S. States
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a G1 or G2-class geomagnetic storm from April 4 to April 5, potentially making the Northern Lights visible in up to 20 U.S. states and parts of Canada. A coronal mass ejection struck Earth on April 3, contributing to t…