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October 13, 2021

Updated July 7, 2023

NCEI Story Maps: Bringing Data to Life

NCEI uses ArcGIS StoryMaps to integrate maps, text, photos, video, and sound to create a visual narrative.

Photo of a CTD device in the Gulf of Mexico from NOAA

June 15, 2017

Updated July 7, 2023

Tracking the Gulf Dead Zone

NOAA works to understand, predict, and ultimately reduce hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico and its impacts to ecosystems and coastal communities.

Dark storm clouds over layered mountains, and green grass in the forefront.

July 6, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for July 4, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 22.6% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

Field of North American native wildflowers in shades of orange, pink, blue, and orange with green foliage.

June 30, 2023

Updated June 30, 2023

June 2023 Regional Climate Impacts and Outlooks

The June 2023 three-month summaries of climate impacts and outlooks are now available for 11 regions and subregions.

June 29, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for June 27, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 22.6% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

Photo of dirt path leading through a field of wild purple flowers below a blue sky.

June 30, 2016

Updated June 29, 2023

When to Expect the Warmest Day of the Year

Our updated maps help identify which day of the year, on average, has the highest maximum temperature across the United States.

July 1, 2018

Updated June 29, 2023

Bold Stripes, Bright Stars, Warm Climate

In honor of Independence Day, we take a look at typical July climate conditions and Climate Normals for several patriotic-named locations.

Photo of Gulf of Mexico by Barbara Ambrose, NOAA NCEI

March 28, 2017

Updated June 28, 2023

NCEI Scientists Contribute to Gulf Collaboration

NCEI scientists contribute to the continued health and resilience of the Gulf of Mexico through a collaborative alliance.

Blue, orange, and yellow sunset over a large body of water with a skyline of trees in the background.

June 22, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for June 20, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 22.7% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

Mercator projection of the world with green, yellow, and red track lines crossing bodies of water across the globe showing the location of bathymetric data held by the Data Center for Digital Bathymetry.

June 21, 2023

NOAA and International Hydrographic Organization Collaborate on Digital Bathymetry Data

NOAA and the International Hydrographic Organization sign a memorandum of understanding maintaining NCEI as the host of the Data Center for Digital Bathymetry.