![Detailed Tornado Track Map (Courtesy NOAA NWS)]( "Detailed Tornado Track Map (Courtesy NOAA NWS)")
Detailed Tornado Track Map (Courtesy NOAA NWS)The information is in... and the National Weather Service Damage Survey Has Now Rated The Newcastle/Moore Tornado As Ef5 With Winds At 200 To 210 Mph... The Highest Category On The Ef Scale. The National
The Newcastle/Moore Tornado Is Rated As Ef5 With Winds At 200 To 210 Mph... The Highest Category On The Ef Scale.
![A woman carries a child through a tornado-ravaged neighborhood in Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013. (AP)]( "A woman carries a child through a tornado-ravaged neighborhood in Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013. (AP)")
A woman carries a child through a tornado-ravaged neighborhood in Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013. (AP)Many of us are looking for ways we can help the residents of Moore, Oklahoma... which was ravaged by at least an EF-4 tornado yesterday afternoon. There are a number of organizations providing relief
There are a number of organizations providing relief in the area.
![Hurricane/Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy, October 22-29, 2012 (Courtesy NOAA)]( "Hurricane/Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy, October 22-29, 2012 (Courtesy NOAA)")
Hurricane/Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy, October 22-29, 2012 (Courtesy NOAA)After a thoughtful and deliberate review... NOAA has released a report on the National Weather Service's performance during hurricane/post tropical cyclone Sandy. The report... Hurricane/Post Tropical
NOAA has released a report on the National Weather Service's performance during hurricane/post tropical cyclone Sandy.
![National Safe Boating Week / National Weather Service]( "National Safe Boating Week / National Weather Service")
National Safe Boating Week / National Weather ServiceWith summer fast approaching... families and friends are anxious to enjoy time in the sun and on the water... boating... fishing... paddling and more. During all recreational water activities it's important
During all recreational water activities it's important to remember safety precautions.
![© Smart Summer Drive (Pic Courtesy midtowntire.com)]( "© Smart Summer Drive (Pic Courtesy midtowntire.com)")
© Smart Summer Drive (Pic Courtesy midtowntire.com)As the weather warms up... many people are hitting the road for summer vacation. The Alliance to Save Energy calculated that the average U.S. household will spend nearly 3,500 dollars fueling up vehicles
Maintaining your vehicle and using smart driving techniques can make the gas in your tank last longer – and put a few dollars back in your pocket.
![The PING Project]( "The PING Project")
The PING ProjectThe National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) needs YOUR help with a research project! The Precipitation Identification Near the Ground project (PING) wants YOU to watch and report on precipitation type.
The National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) needs YOUR help with a research project! The Precipitation Identification Near the Ground project (PING) wants YOU to watch and report on precipitation type.
![Depletion of ozone around the South Pole has altered global air-circulation patterns (Kang et al., 2011)]( "Depletion of ozone around the South Pole has altered global air-circulation patterns (Kang et al., 2011)")
Depletion of ozone around the South Pole has altered global air-circulation patterns (Kang et al., 2011)When you hear about the Ozone Hole... you might think about sun burns and skin cancer. Or... maybe you think about aerosol cans... CFCs and the Montreal Protocol. You probably don't picture stronger
The hole in the Earth's ozone layer over the South Pole has affected atmospheric circulation in the Southern Hemisphere all the way to the equator.
![Spring & Summer Temp Trend vs Wildfire Activity (Climate Central)]( "Spring & Summer Temp Trend vs Wildfire Activity (Climate Central)")
Spring & Summer Temp Trend vs Wildfire Activity (Climate Central)The early-season wildfires that flared in Southern California last week are mostly under control now… but that term "early season" may not mean much anymore. A recent Climate Central report shows that
A recent report shows that the burn season across the West is a whopping two-and-a-half months longer than it was 40 years ago.
![Source... NWS / NOAA and Climate Central]( "Source... NWS / NOAA and Climate Central")
Source... NWS / NOAA and Climate CentralThe weather forecast for the Kentucky Derby is not looking to good. Latest indications... an 80 to 90 percent chance of showers with cloudy skies. A high around 59 at Churchill Downs... so its going to
The weather forecast for the Kentucky Derby is not looking to good. Latest indications... an 80 to 90 percent chance of showers with cloudy skies. A high around 59 at Churchill Downs... so its going to
![GOES-R credit: NOAA/NASA]( "GOES-R credit: NOAA/NASA")
GOES-R credit: NOAA/NASA We are just a few years away from seeing significant improvements in the way NOAA will serve the public with even better weather forecasts and warnings. The first of six instruments that will fly on GOES-R…
The instrument… the Extreme Ultraviolet and X-ray Irradiance Sensors… or EXIS… will provide forecasters at NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center with some of the most important early warnings of impending solar storms.
![One year of CO2 daily and weekly means at Mauna Loa (Courtesy NOAA)]( "One year of CO2 daily and weekly means at Mauna Loa (Courtesy NOAA)")
One year of CO2 daily and weekly means at Mauna Loa (Courtesy NOAA)The concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide has reached 399.72 parts per million (ppm) and will likely pass the important symbolic 400ppm level for the first time in the next several days. Official
The concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide has reached 399.72 parts per million (ppm) and will likely pass the important symbolic 400ppm level for the first time in the next several days.
![Overflow (an estimated 68 million gallons) released adjacent to the Western Long Island South Shore Estuary. Credit: Doug Kuntz.]( "Overflow (an estimated 68 million gallons) released adjacent to the Western Long Island South Shore Estuary. Credit: Doug Kuntz.")
Overflow (an estimated 68 million gallons) released adjacent to the Western Long Island South Shore Estuary. Credit: Doug Kuntz.Hurricane Sandy was one of the largest storm to hit the northeast U.S. in recorded history… killing 159… knocking out power to millions and causing $70 billion in damage in eight states. Sandy also put
One of the larger infrastructure failures from Sandy is less appreciated... and quite filthy: sewage overflow.
![Air Quality Awareness Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.]( "Air Quality Awareness Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.")
Air Quality Awareness Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Air quality awarness week takes place today through May 3. This year... learn more about how air quality affects your health. And... find out what you can do to protect air quality where you live. Air
Air quality awareness week takes place today through May 3.
![Arctic Sea Ice (Credit NOAA)]( "Arctic Sea Ice (Credit NOAA)")
Arctic Sea Ice (Credit NOAA)According to NOAA… for scientists studying summer sea ice in the Arctic… it's not a question of "if" there will be nearly ice-free summers… but "when." And two scientists say that "when" is sooner than
NOAA scientists studying summer sea ice in the Arctic says it's not a question of "if" there will be nearly ice-free summers… but "when."
![Earth Day Image (Courtesy Forbes.com)]( "Earth Day Image (Courtesy Forbes.com)")
Earth Day Image (Courtesy Forbes.com)Today marks Earth Day. Every year on April 22... more than one billion people take part across the planet. Individuals... communities... organizations and governments acknowledge the amazing planet we
Earth Day events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
![National Center for Atmospheric Research]( "National Center for Atmospheric Research")
National Center for Atmospheric ResearchWith coastal areas bracing for rising sea levels… new research from the National Center for Atmospheric Research indicates that cutting emissions of certain pollutants can greatly slow down sea level rise
New research indicates that cutting emissions of certain pollutants can greatly slow down sea level rise this century.
![Image courtesy of Univ. of Wisc. Cooperative Extension]( "Image courtesy of Univ. of Wisc. Cooperative Extension")
Image courtesy of Univ. of Wisc. Cooperative ExtensionGardens Provide Opportunities For Exercise, Getting Outside And Enjoying Spring Weather. Building A Garden Also Provides Benefits For Our Health, Environment And Community Such As Reducing Stress, Filtering
Itching to get out and shake off the cabin fever? Gardens provide opportunities for exercise... getting outside and enjoying spring weather.
![Cherry blossoms at the FDR Memorial, National Park Service (Courtesy Earth Gauge)]( "Cherry blossoms at the FDR Memorial, National Park Service (Courtesy Earth Gauge)")
Cherry blossoms at the FDR Memorial, National Park Service (Courtesy Earth Gauge)Across America... climate change has already started to interrupt nature's rhythm. Plants have begun to flower at different times than before... largely in tandem with long-term temperature and precipitation
Because many such phenomena are very sensitive to small variations in climate... especially to temperature... phenological records can be a useful proxy for temperature in historical climatology... especially in the study of climate change and global warming.
![Comparison of the 2008 uncertainty and the new 2013 cone (Courtesy Brian McNoldy at the RSMAS at Univ. of Miami)]( "Comparison of the 2008 uncertainty and the new 2013 cone (Courtesy Brian McNoldy at the RSMAS at Univ. of Miami)")
Comparison of the 2008 uncertainty and the new 2013 cone (Courtesy Brian McNoldy at the RSMAS at Univ. of Miami)Another mention regarding hurricanes and tropical meteorology as we round out this week. That familiar "cone on uncertainty" you see during hurricane season actually has some science to it. The width
As the hurricane track predictions have improved... the forecast cone gets more narrow.
![The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite acquired this image of Hurricane Sandy off the southeastern United States.]( "The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite acquired this image of Hurricane Sandy off the southeastern United States.")
The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite acquired this image of Hurricane Sandy off the southeastern United States.NOAA's National Weather Service has announced that starting the beginning of this hurricane season (June 1)... the definitions of hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings will be broadened to
NOAA's National Weather Service has announced that starting the beginning of this hurricane season (June 1)... the definitions of hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings will be broadened to
