Tag: NOAA

The Atlantic hurricane season is approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a below-average season. Forecasters expect eight to 14 named storms,...

Catholics in South Florida react to Pope Francis passing. Budget cuts in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration affect the tracking of hurricanes and...

On Feb. 27, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) laid off 880 employees, many of whom were probationary staff with less than two...

South Florida’s coral reefs are recovering from a record-breaking bleaching event in 2023 that damaged marine ecosystems and disrupted local fishing. The heat wiped...

As climate-related disasters grow in frequency and intensity, California’s ongoing battle with devastating wildfires speaks to an impending crisis — an insurance system on the...

In just 24 hours, Tropical Depression Beryl went from a minor threat to a major storm on Sunday and Monday morning. Beryl became the second...

According to NOAA’s National Hurricane Center, Florida could experience a damaging hurricane season due to rising ocean surface temperatures. The agency’s newly released preseason forecast...

When Hurricane Idalia was approaching Florida, you could see its size and speed, but the agency leading the federal response saw something else: bills. According...

As hurricane season continues, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is looking to use drones in hopes of improving forecasts. New uncrewed technology can get...

The National Weather Service forecast for hurricane season this year is highly uncertain, partly due to global warming and El Niño atmospheric conditions.  Starting June...