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Severe storm research campaign kicks off second year of data gathering

Severe storm research campaign kicks off second year of data gathering

This winter has brought multiple rounds of devastating severe weather to the southeastern U.S., with more than 200 reported tornadoes and 14 fatalities. To better understand the deadly storms in this region, scientists will conduct research as they travel through seven states in the second year of one of the largest and most comprehensive severe storm field projects to date.

February 9, 2023 0 Comments
Study validates accuracy of NOAA’s smoke forecasting model during the Camp Fire

Study validates accuracy of NOAA’s smoke forecasting model during the Camp Fire

A research team led by scientists from the University of California Berkeley and NOAA found that HRRR-Smoke accurately predicted the intensification of smoke pollution from the Camp Fire.

July 5, 2022 0 Comments
Researchers head to the mountains to improve weather and water forecasting tools

Researchers head to the mountains to improve weather and water forecasting tools

A new NOAA-led study of precipitation high in the Colorado Rockies aims to give water managers better forecasts for runoff in the critically important Colorado River Basin. 

October 20, 2021 0 Comments
NOAA names University of Oklahoma to host new institute for severe and high-impact weather research

NOAA names University of Oklahoma to host new institute for severe and high-impact weather research

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration today announced it has selected the University of Oklahoma to host NOAA’s Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CISHIWRO).

June 15, 2021 0 Comments
NOAA scientists use drones to see tornado damage in remote areas

NOAA scientists use drones to see tornado damage in remote areas

Scientists hope images from the research drones will improve our understanding of tornadoes and lead to better forecasts. 

April 20, 2021 0 Comments
New rating system charts a path to improved tornado forecasts

New rating system charts a path to improved tornado forecasts

All tornadoes -- whether large or small -- originate from thunderstorms, but not all thunderstorms are the same.  Nighttime twisters, summer tornadoes and smaller events can be tougher to forecast.  New research in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society presents a method for rating the skill of tornado warnings based on environmental challenges.

March 3, 2021 0 Comments
Researchers travel to Gulf of Mexico to gather data on Hurricane Laura

Researchers travel to Gulf of Mexico to gather data on Hurricane Laura

August 26, 2020 0 Comments
Weather research visionary and leader returns as NOAA NSSL’s director

Weather research visionary and leader returns as NOAA NSSL’s director

March 20, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA researchers are working to make traveling in winter weather safer

NOAA researchers are working to make traveling in winter weather safer

December 2, 2019 0 Comments
Researchers are gathering data on Hurricane Dorian to improve forecasts

Researchers are gathering data on Hurricane Dorian to improve forecasts

August 30, 2019 0 Comments
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