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May 23, 2017

The US Isn’t Great at Meteorology. Under Trump, It May Get Worse

As the White House considers budget slashes and new leadership for NOAA, scientists worry our weather predictions will get even worse. The post The US Isn’t Great at Meteorology. Under Trump, It May Get Worse appeared first on WIRED.

March 17, 2017

The Caribbean Is Mobilizing 300,000 People for an Epic Tsunami Drill

If you happen to be sunbathing on a quiet Caribbean beach next week, don't be alarmed if a helicopter flies overhead telling everyone to evacuate. The post The Caribbean Is Mobilizing 300,000 People for an Epic Tsunami Drill appeared first on WIRED.

March 17, 2017

The Caribbean Is Mobilizing 300,000 People for an Epic Tsunami Drill

March 17, 2017

Trump’s Trying to Chainsaw Nearly Every Environmental Program

Here's an inventory of all the proposed cuts to US government environmental, energy, and climate programs. It goes way beyond the EPA. The post Trump's Trying to Chainsaw Nearly Every Environmental Program appeared first on WIRED.

March 7, 2017

Check Out the Flashy Lightning Mapper on NOAA’s Weather Satellite

NOAA's GOES-16 weather satellite can spot the lightning radar and other satellites miss, long before it even hits the ground. The post Check Out the Flashy Lightning Mapper on NOAA's Weather Satellite appeared first on WIRED.

November 19, 2016

NOAA’s Newest Satellite Will Soon Deliver Hi-Res Weather Porn

GOES-R comes equipped with a 16 channel multispectral imager capable of delivering the hottest, high-resolution cloud-on-cloud action. The post NOAA’s Newest Satellite Will Soon Deliver Hi-Res Weather Porn appeared first on WIRED.

October 27, 2016

La Niña’s Not Here, But Whatever Let’s Have a La Niña Winter

La Niña isn't guaranteed after an El Niño, but this year's conditions are looking more favorable. The post La Niña's Not Here, But Whatever Let's Have a La Niña Winter appeared first on WIRED.

September 2, 2016

Look Out, New Jersey. Hermine is Headed North

The National Hurricane Center just updated its forecast for Hermine, and hoo boy this is going to be an interesting storm. The post Look Out, New Jersey. Hermine is Headed North appeared first on WIRED.

August 2, 2016

Here Are All the Climate Records Earth Shattered Last Year

A major international ‘state of the climate’ report finds that temperatures, sea levels, and carbon dioxide all hit milestones amid extreme weather in 2015. The post Here Are All the Climate Records Earth Shattered Last Year appeared first on WIRED.

July 29, 2016

The National Weather Service Overhauls Its Forecasts and Sets Off a Nerd Fight

NOAA just chose a model to revamp the way it makes weather predictions. Some meteorologists beg to differ. The post The National Weather Service Overhauls Its Forecasts and Sets Off a Nerd Fight appeared first on WIRED.