The Latest Breaking News from NOAA

‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say

Weather cycle threatens harvests worldwide, adding to inflation already fuelled by the Iran war

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

Powerful El Niño ramping up as forecasters predict it’ll be most intense in recorded history

An El Niño acts as a ‘thermostat by releasing years of accumulated heat from the subsurface tropical Pacific into the atmosphere, warming the entire planet

The Independent UK · Jul 9

The United States removed two massive dams from Washington’s Elwha River to reopen salmon habitat blocked for nearly a century; by 2014, the dams were gone, and salmon were moving back upstream

The Elwha River dam removal project restored vital salmon habitats. Millions of cubic yards of sediment flowed downstream after dam dismantling. Chinook, coho, pink, and chum salmon returned to upper watershed areas. This restoration serves as a global model for rewilding initiatives. The project revived cultural heritage and dietary traditions…

The Times of India · Jul 8

'Machine-gun sun' could bring auroras to more than a dozen states this Independence Day weekend

The sun launched 10 M-class solar flares over 24 hours, and more could be on the way. Auroras are likely in some US states as a result.

LiveScience · Jul 3

Fourth of July weather forecast in US: “Potentially the hottest ever” as heat dome sends temperatures soaring above 100 degrees across multiple states

Fourth of July weather update: Millions across the eastern United States face dangerous heat this Fourth of July weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 115 degrees Fahrenheit due to a heat dome. Forecasters warn of record-breaking highs and little overnight relief, impacting celebrations. Meanwhile, the West anticipates milder weather. Health experts…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Fireworks aren’t the only thing to photograph in the night sky this weekend – sun flares increase the odds of spotting the northern lights

10 solar flares emitted over a 24-hour period could bring aurora sightings farther south as early as tonight

Digital Camera World · Jul 2

Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare and Earth-bound CME that could spark northern lights for July 4 weekend

The X1.1 eruption briefly disrupted radio communications across the daylight side of Earth, while forecasters now expect the accompanying CME to reach Earth on July 3.

Space · Jul 1

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

Millions of Americans are under heat advisories ahead of the July Fourth holiday as a major heat wave spreads across large parts of the central and eastern United States.

The Conversation · Jul 1

El Niño 2026 Is Strengthening — Why That Could Make Europe's Record Heatwave Even Worse

El Niño is strengthening as Europe's record heatwave exposes fresh strain on health systems, schools and power grids, raising concern about what the rest of 2026 could bring.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Cotton Falls Lower on Friday

Cotton futures were down 9 to 174 points on Friday. July was down 577 points this week as December was 329 points lower. Crude oil was back down $1.40/bbl to $70.52. The US dollar index was back down $0.043 at $101.150. The NOAA 7-day QPF shows very little precip expected...

Barchart · Jun 26