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Significant snow blankets a street in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, following a powerful storm system that impacted all of Rhode Island on February 22–23, 2026. Credit: Joe Poccia, Rhode Island State Climate Office.

March 31, 2026

Updated May 20, 2026

Rhode Island Receives New 24-Hour State Snowfall Record

New 24-hour snowfall record for Rhode Island on February 22–23, 2026.

An American flag on a flagpole waves in the foreground. Behind it is Lake Michigan, and beyond the lake the Chicago city skyline rises under a clear blue sky.

May 18, 2026

NOAA Provides Architects and Engineers Crucial Weather Data

On April 13 2026, NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) released the Typical Meteorological Year (TMY) product to the U.S. public.

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May 12, 2026

NCEI Cloud Migration Frequently Asked Questions

Cloud Migration FAQs to help assist our constituents.

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May 12, 2026

Cloud Migration Offers Bright Future for NOAA’s Data

NCEI data upgrade will provide more modern, easier data access than ever before.

Rice paddy field in Thailand with flooded water in the field glinting in the sunlight.

May 11, 2026

Assessing the Global Temperature and Precipitation Analysis in April 2026

April 2026 ranked as the fourth-warmest April on record with a global surface temperature 2.02°F (1.12°C) above the 20th-century average.

Bluebonnet wildflowers bloom in a field in Texas with a few clouds and a golden sunset in the background.

May 8, 2026

Assessing the U.S. Temperature and Precipitation Analysis in April 2026

The average temperature for the contiguous U.S. in April was 54.79°F, 3.75°F above the 20th-century average, ranking as the third-warmest April on record.