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West Virginia facing worst drought in at least two decades

Samantha Borisoff | September 4, 2024

For the first time since a nationwide drought-monitoring system was launched in 2000, drought conditions in parts of West Virginia reached "exceptional" status.

U. S. oil and gas emissions of ozone-forming chemical may be higher than EPA estimates

September 3, 2024

Besides greenhouse gasses, U.S. oil and natural gas production emits ethane. A new study indicates that ethane emission levels are about three times higher than the EPA’s estimates.

Monsoon simulations demonstrate impact of rain-induced cooling on weather patterns

September 3, 2024

Raindrops that are cooler than the ground they land on have a cooling effect, one often omitted from weather models. A new study finds that this effect in India can reduce overall rainfall.

U. S. climate outlook for September 2024

Mike Halpert | September 3, 2024

The highest odds for a much warmer than normal September are in the central West and southern Florida. The highest odds for a much drier than normal September are in the Upper Midwest.

Extreme rainfall brings catastrophic flooding to the Northeast in August 2024

Haley Thiem | August 30, 2024

Rainfall totals in Connecticut are under investigation as possible new state record for most rain in 24 hours.

ENSO and the southwest United States "megadrought"

Hannah Bao | August 28, 2024

La Niña conditions are likely for later this year. What could that mean for drought in the Southwest?

Four things to know about a possible Atlantic Niña

Rebecca Lindsey, Franz Philip Tuchen (Cooperative Institute For Marine And Atmospheric Studies), Sang-Ki Lee | August 28, 2024

An intermediate follow-up post on the possible Atlantic Niña.

Voyage of collaboration

August 24, 2024

The Ship Of Opportunity Program is an international effort that supports the implementation of a network of cargo vessels, cruise ships, and research vessels to deploy scientific instruments that collect oceanographic observations.

Combined ocean-atmosphere data improves complex ocean forecasts

August 24, 2024

A new study finds that combining data from both the ocean and atmosphere can lead to more accurate forecasts, even in complex environments like the Red Sea.

Understanding the complexities of Tribal communities in rural Alaska

August 24, 2024

New resources can help researchers, academics, and federal and state agencies working in rural Alaska understand the current landscape and complexities of Tribal communities.

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