Don’t blame the National Weather Service for the Texas flood disaster We all need to be careful about how we get information and reach conclusions – especially now The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2025
Trump delays plan to cut satellite data access crucial to hurricane forecasting Scientists warn loss of data access to Noaa and Nasa experts could set hurricane forecasting ‘back decades’ The Guardian - US · Jun 30, 2025
NOAA delays the cutoff of key satellite data for hurricane forecasting The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025
The best places to potentially see the Northern Lights this week From Alaska to Maine, skywatchers will be able to see the colorful displays that light up the night sky The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Why Hurricane Erick has rapidly intensified into an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm Erick’s explosive growth highlights rising rapid intensification of storms, with climate change a likely contributor. Euronews · Jun 19, 2025
Extreme weather’s true damage cost is often a mystery – that’s a problem for understanding storm risk, but it can be fixed On Jan. 5, 2025, at about 2:35 in the afternoon, the first severe hailstorm of the season dropped quarter-size hail in Chatham, Mississippi. According to the federal storm events database, there were no injuries, but it caused $10,000 in property damage. The Conversation · Jun 4, 2025
Weatherman warns experts can no longer predict hurricanes because of DOGE’s ‘sledgehammer attack’ on research Weatherman John Morales said that the ‘sledgehammer attack on science’ was deeply troubling The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025
In wake of deep cuts, NOAA says it will hire for 'mission-critical' weather service positions The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it will hire for “mission-critical field positions” amid expert warnings that the weather service is too short-staffed to warn people of the dangers of the upcoming extreme weather season The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025
Understaffed National Weather Service reportedly trying to fill 155 jobs before next month’s hurricane season Reports come as NOAA is pulling an essential tool to understand the impact of climate change in the U.S. The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
US retires database tracking billions of dollars of climate change-fueled weather damage The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it is retiring its public database meant to keep track of the cost of losses from weather and climate disasters, including floods, heat waves, wildfires and more The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
Manhunt after baby seal stabbed multiple times on US beach The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the baby seal was stabbed multiple times on a beach in Oregon The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
Canadian company turns to Trump for permission to mine international waters, bypassing a UN agency A Canadian company has announced that its U.S. subsidiary has submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to mine the seafloor The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
National Weather Service suspends critically important forecasting practice after DOGE devastation The move — which comes after a severe weather outbreak last weekend resulted in dozens of deaths — has drawn strong reactions from forecasters and meteorologists on social media The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025
Ex-NOAA Chief: Trump Firings Put Lives, Jobs, And Science In Jeopardy As the Trump administration prepares for its next wave of federal layoffs, the former head of a key US climate agency spoke with AFP about its role in public safety, scientific research, and protecting the American economy. International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025
International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025 Scientists Say Trump Cuts Threaten Climate Research, Public Safety Climate scientist Tom Di Liberto had dreamed of working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since college.
The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2025 Trump administration briefing: hundreds fired from US climate agency as Americans feel economy getting worse Democrats warn that cutting jobs at Noaa ‘will cost American lives’ – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance
Fortune · Feb 7, 2025 The primary agency that tracks hurricanes could be on thin ice with DOGE: NOAA former deputy director said staff blew past security ‘like it didn’t apply to them’ DOGE might have its sights set on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the agency that issued warnings on Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Beryl.
International Business Times · Jan 10, 2025 2024 Warmest Year On Record For Mainland US: Agency Last year set a record for high temperatures across the mainland United States, with the nation also pummeled by a barrage of tornadoes and destructive hurricanes, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in a report Friday.
Top News · Oct 23, 2024 Tropical Storm Oscar Disintegrates After Bahamas Landfall Tropical Storm Oscar dissipated after causing fatalities and heavy rainfall in Cuba and the Bahamas. Hurricane season outlook remains active.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024 How will Hurricane Milton stack up against other major recent storms? Ferocious Hurricane Milton is charging its way across the Gulf Coast with Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida, in its sights
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2024 Recent major hurricanes have left hundreds dead and caused billions in damages The most recent major hurricanes to hit the U.S. left hundreds of people dead and caused billions of dollars worth of damage
Top News · Sep 26, 2024 NOAA Hurricane Hunters Enter Strengthening Hurricane Helene In Gulf Learn how the Hurricane Hunters brave the storm to gather crucial data for forecasting and protecting communities.
The Conversation · Jul 11, 2024 What do storm chasers really do? Two tornado scientists take us inside the chase and tools for studying twisters Storm-chasing for science can be exciting and stressful – we know, because we do it. It has also been essential for developing today’s understanding of how tornadoes form and how they behave.
The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2024 Three dead and millions without power as Tropical Storm Beryl hits Texas Man, 53, and woman, 74, killed by fallen trees and third person drowns amid howling winds and torrential rain
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024 Things to know about FDA warning on paralytic shellfish poisoning in Pacific Northwest The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning