How ocean pollution affects marine wildlife and us
Water covers about 71% of Earth, and most of the pollution in it comes from the remaining 29% of land we live on. What You...
Tropical Storm Cindy forms in the central Atlantic
Tropical Storm Cindy has formed in the central Atlantic, becoming our third named storm of the season. What You Need To Know Tropical Storm Cindy...
Bret forms in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Bret has formed in the central Atlantic Ocean, becoming the second named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. What You Need To...
The best ways to assess risks during hurricane season
Nailing where a hurricane makes landfall is not easy. Meteorologists have to consider many factors when determining the track of a tropical storm or hurricane. Assessing...
Understanding the tropical weather icons on a forecast cone
Hurricane season is here, and we’ll show the infamous forecast cone for storms throughout the season. But, do you know what each of the tropical weather...
The history of forecasting hurricanes
Since the modern satellite era began in the 1960s, advancements in weather observations and forecasting have become exponential. Today, NASA’s satellites can take high-resolution images...
‘CliGrow’ tool aims to help farmers plan their season
Farmers have a new tool to get an idea of when their crops will mature. What You Need To Know The CliGrow website works anywhere...
Dust storms attributed to increase in crashes
Driving in stormy weather is hard enough, but driving during a dust storm or a haboob could be even more deadly. NOAA’s Air Resources Laboratory...
Aquaculture benefits us and environment
It’s that time of the year when we like to get our seafood fill while sitting by the beach. But your meal could be more...
Understanding air quality alerts in your area
When you step outside on a summer afternoon for a dose of fresh air, do you ever stop and wonder how “fresh” the air actually...