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Sunset at sea. Atlantic, United States Northeast. 2003.

June 14, 2024

NCEI’s Ionosonde Data Program Coming to an End

NCEI recently announced the end of its ionosonde data program.

June 13, 2024

Assessing the Global Climate in May 2024

Temperatures were above average over much of the globe, while western North America, southern South America, and western Russia were cooler than average.

NCEI’s Jeff Arnfield, Rost Parsons, and Scott Cross pose before the Gulfstreamer Race in May 2024.

June 12, 2024

All NOAA Crew Captures Second Place in Gulfstreamer Race 2024

All NOAA NCEI crew captures a second place win in the Gulfstreamer Race 2024.

Alt Text: Storm clouds gathering above a field covered in hay bales.

June 10, 2024

Assessing the U.S. Climate in May 2024

During May, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 62.3°F, 2.1°F above the 20th-century average.

A lake surrounded by trees against a bright blue, slightly clouded sky.

June 6, 2024

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for June 4, 2024

The sun setting behind clouds over a valley.

May 30, 2024

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for May 28, 2024

A damaged boat washed up into the middle of a field in front of a hut.

May 24, 2024

January 15, 2022 Tonga Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami

An explosive eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in the Kingdom of Tonga on January 15, 2022 triggered deadly and damaging tsunami waves.

Silhouette of a man hiking along a ridge against a series of overlapping mountain ranges dyed pink by the setting sun.

May 23, 2024

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for May 21, 2024

According to the May 21, 2024 U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to exceptional drought covers 10.5% of the United States including Puerto Rico, a decrease from last week’s 11.7%. The worst drought categories (extreme to exceptional drought) decreased from 0.7% last week to 0.6%.