2014 State of the Climate: Earth’s Surface Temperature
Depending on the data set, 2014 was either the warmest or tied-for-warmest year since records began in the mid-to-late 1800s.
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Depending on the data set, 2014 was either the warmest or tied-for-warmest year since records began in the mid-to-late 1800s.
2014 State of the Climate: Earth’s Surface Temperature Read More >
In 2014, precipitation over land was generally below average, while precipitation over the oceans was above average.
2014 State of the Climate: Precipitation Read More >
Overall, average global river outflow in 2014 slightly exceeded the climate normal.
2014 State of the Climate: River Outflow Read More >
Worldwide in 2014, three dozen reference glaciers experienced an average mass loss equivalent to of 853 millimeters of water equivalent in 2014.
2014 State of the Climate: Mountain Glaciers Read More >
A stagnant weather pattern and plenty of hot air were the necessary ingredients for a record-breaking heat wave in Europe.
Summer heat wave arrives in Europe Read More >
A symposium at Hofstra University was held to share a NOAA Coastal Storm Awareness Program-funded project that explored the cultural and language barriers that may have hindered evacuation efforts
Are We Ready for the Next Hurricane? Read More >
El Nino continues to build. What happened during June? What's the forecast? And what does Bruce Lee have to do with anything?
July 2015 El Niño update: Bruce Lee? Read More >
“El Niño is Strong!” “No, it’s Moderate!” “But the [insert your favorite ENSO indicator here] is the largest it’s been since the El Niño of 1997-98!”
Keep calm and stop obsessing over weekly changes in ENSO Read More >
NCEI's Jake Crouch reflects on entering the field of climate monitoring during a historic drought in the Southern Plains.
Reflections on a really big drought Read More >