National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
agency in the United States Federal Government
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What's happening
Active this week
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NOAA and Colorado State University observed warmer-than-usual water off the coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Kelvin waves are observed carrying warm water toward South America.Some support1 report
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NOAA is monitoring the El Niño event, noting that strong signals are currently underway.Well supported11 reports
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Research indicates that the El Niño climate pattern influences wildfire risk.Some support1 report
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NOAA data and climate records were reported in Scientific American by Zeke Hausfather and Climate Central scientists.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Daily Press hosts its annual expo in Escanaba, featuring equipment showcases and safety tips from NOAA.Some support2 reports
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NOAA jointly operated GOES satellites, with GOES-A launched from Cape Canaveral, to monitor the Indian Ocean.Some support1 report
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NOAA monitors river conditions and dams release water into Tuolumne and Stanislaus Rivers amid El Nino predictions.Some support1 report
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NOAA and scientists are discussing the complexity and intensity of the El Nino cycle.Well supported168 reports3 developments inside
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Jim Murphy is providing legal advocacy for the National Wildlife Federation, while NOAA supports narrowing the definition of 'take'.Some support1 report
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NOAA has issued its winter outlook for the state of Connecticut.Some support1 report
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Forest conversion is being described in North Carolina.Some support1 report
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NWS and NOAA provided climate predictions and impact information regarding El Niño for Watauga County.Some support1 report
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NOAA tracked wind shifts causing sargassum spread, linked to Congo nutrients potentially fertilizing Caribbean seaweed.Some support1 report
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NOAA is investigating an animal cruelty incident in La Jolla, responding to federal investigation findings.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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NOAA and NASA are monitoring the drought profile in Colorado.Some support1 report
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El Niño is driving extreme weather patterns continent-wide, prompting NOAA monitoring and medical aid efforts in the Americas.Well supported46 reports3 developments inside
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NOAA data was used for a countywide hurricane trigger in Hawaii.Some support1 report
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NOAA reported high whale entanglements in Washington, involving the Pacific Northwest team.Some support2 reports
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NOAA, the Center for Biological Diversity, and local experts monitored marine life and ship speed in Alaska.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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NOAA program studies sponge and coral gardens in Alaska.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Weather agencies are utilizing NOAA data to issue warnings regarding thunderstorms and associated flooding risks in Southern Nevada.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NOAA operates specially equipped aircraft like Kermit to help warn people across the United States.Some support1 report
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Forecasting bodies, including AccuWeather, utilize data from NOAA and academic partners like CSU to issue regional weather outlooks for Florida.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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NOAA provides context for storm impacts in Georgia.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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NOAA reported that several states, including Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma, recorded the warmest September temperatures, alongside Southwest precipitation changes.Some support2 reports
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A dispute over the name of the Gulf of Mexico has caused friction between US and Mexican agencies, utilizing geospatial data.Some support1 report
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Moody's Corporation is using data from Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Ida to map losses, while NOAA confirms El Niño conditions.Some support1 report
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An executive order directs National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's operational priorities, communicated to agency administrator Neil Jacobs.Some support3 reports
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NOAA announced the formation of El Niño, which is expected to influence global atmospheric circulation and weather patterns.Some support3 reports
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NOAA reports river level changes on the Missouri River.Some support2 reports
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NOAA defines El Niño conditions affecting the state of Colorado, with expert advice on drought and moisture levels.Well supported12 reports
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NOAA and USDA are jointly producing drought monitoring data.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Severe weather outbreak affects Chicago and Indiana, with forecasts provided by Roman and NWS.Well supported20 reports11 developments inside
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Ocean warming occurs off Ecuador coast, linked to El Niño and ENSO.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Clark University scientist studies El Niño impacts, which NOAA has officially confirmed.Well supported18 reports3 developments inside
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Minimum temperatures in Nebraska were trending toward a specific point on June 7, 2026, according to reports involving NOAA.Some support1 report
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NOAA monitors sea turtle nests in the Huntington Beach and Seal Beach area.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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NOAA monitors North Atlantic right whales, exploring emerging technologies and potential rule changes for species survival.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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NOAA is facing budget threats while managing science for iconic fisheries in Florida.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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NOAA programs are impacting Florida's economy, with Fox News reporting on proposed budget cuts.Some support1 report
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NOAA awarded an agreement to the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NOAA reports on the current intensity of El Niño and how the phenomenon is causing the global jet stream to shift further south.Some support3 reports
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The administration slashed research grants and cut funding for federal agencies during a workshop held in Aspen.Some support2 reports
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Due to recent heavy rainfall, the state of New Mexico is experiencing advisories regarding weather patterns and associated flooding.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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El Niño is causing stronger rains and sea level rise, monitored by NOAA and impacting marine life in Long Beach.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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NOAA tracks late season tropical storm activity in the Atlantic, noting El Niño's influence on activity levels.Some support9 reports
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Political figures are attacking past environmental restrictions and leveraging NOAA actions to open fishing grounds.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Flooding has struck Southeast Ohio and Athens County, with the Hocking River reaching high levels. NOAA and Ohio University are involved in monitoring the situation.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Oklo plans to own and operate reactors, while NOAA received a permit request for mining, and NuScale may have the lead in building business.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Recommendations from the North Pacific Fishery Management Council guide total allowable catch limits.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NOAA reported on a situation involving heavy rainfall over Jackson Island, leading to river flooding in the Nolichucky River basin in Tennessee, drawing parallels to Hurricane Katrina.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Ozone hole discovered above the Antarctic continent.Well supported6 reports
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NOAA issues forecasts impacting the region of Cape Cod and Massachusetts.Some support1 report
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Severe weather is expected in Oklahoma, with active weather patterns anticipated over the Midwest.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Former NOAA scientists formed the organization Climate Central. This development occurred amidst budget cuts that led to NOAA briefing cancellations.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Climate Central analyzed data provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, involving researchers from the University of Maine.Some support1 report
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Benton Washington Regional Public Water Authority services water utilities in Fayetteville, Gravette, and Decatur, with NOAA reporting rainfall data for Fayetteville.Some support1 report
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NOAA reported record high temperatures and drought in Alaska.Some support2 reports
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A 2011 controversy involved NOAA and CRU emails, funding cuts for IPCC, and legislative examination of climate data.Some support1 report
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What's reaching National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Events traced to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, step by step, newest first- DOGE's efficiency drive may cut NOAA's operations and budgetDOGE's cost-cutting mandate may cause operational reductions at NOAALikely
- Potential tropical system may increase NOAA's operational demandsNOAA may need to increase operational capacity to track potential tropical systems.Possible
- NOAA may adjust monitoring for El Niño's winter weatherNOAA may adjust monitoring operations based on El Niño's projected weather patternsLikely
- Great Lakes shipping expansion may increase demand for NOAA dataIncreased shipping activity may raise the demand for NOAA's operational data and forecasting services.Possible
- Microplastic contamination may require increased monitoring by NOAANOAA may need to increase monitoring efforts due to microplastic contamination in major waterways.Possible
- Kelvin wave linked to El Nino could challenge NOAA's coastal flood forecastsNOAA must track Kelvin wave as El Nino threatens Alaska with coastal floodingLikely
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- NOAA's regulatory scope may change depending on permitting reform billNOAA's regulatory priorities could shift based on the fate of the permitting reform billPossible
- NOAA faces dramatic funding cuts amid climate rollback pushNOAA faces dramatic funding cuts amid climate rollback pushAlready happening
- Maui avocado expansion may increase climate monitoring needs for NOAAAvocado expansion on Maui may increase climate monitoring needs for NOAAPossible
- Muon Space's production scale may boost NOAA contract opportunitiesMuon Space's production scale may boost NOAA contract opportunitiesPossible
- Ocean warming may force NOAA to adapt fisheries monitoringNOAA may need to adjust monitoring operations due to climate-driven marine shifts.Possible
- El Niño's suppression of Atlantic hurricanes may require NOAA model adjustmentsNOAA may need to adjust forecasting models due to El Niño's impact on Atlantic storms.Likely
- NOAA resources strained by Tropical Storm Isaias monitoringNOAA faces increased operational demands due to Tropical Storm IsaiasLikely
- NOAA must monitor forecast changes as El Niño drives hurricane outlook adjustmentsNOAA must monitor forecast changes as El Niño drives hurricane outlook adjustmentsLikely
Explainers that pass through National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is a step on the way to someone else- South Carolina may face increased flooding and coastal storm riskSouth Carolina may face increased flooding and coastal storm risk this winterLikely
- Virginia General Assembly may need to fund coastal defense effortsThe Virginia General Assembly may face pressure to fund coastal defense and infrastructure.Possible
- El Niño's strengthening may increase drought and heat risks for Southeast AsiaEl Niño's strengthening may increase drought and heat risks for Southeast AsiaPossible
- Intense El Niño risks coral bleaching in FloridaIntense El Niño risks reef-wide bleaching and mortality in South FloridaLikely
- El Niño cycle may increase drought and flood risks in South AsiaEl Niño cycle may increase drought and flood risks across South AsiaPossible
- Federal funding boosts habitat recovery for Pacific Northwest fishFederal funding boosts habitat recovery for Pacific Northwest fishReported
Around National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this week
News at the entities that move National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration most-
NOAA Mentioned togetherNOAA models predict El Niño development.Moves National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Donald Trump StructuralAstead Herndon questioned Elissa Slotkin about impeachment, and Slotkin stated her intent to prosecute those enabling Donald Trump.Moves National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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National Weather Service StructuralThe National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center collaborate on severe weather information sharing and forecasting for Eastern North Carolina.Moves National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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El Nino OperationalEl Nino could affect agricultural output across Africa while an IMF official discusses the continent's economic outlook.Moves National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Department of Government Efficiency StructuralThe Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Trump and Musk, is seeking access to data from the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service.Moves National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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El Niño OperationalStrong El Niño is increasing the frequency of nor'easter storms.Moves National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Connections
The 40 strongest of 703, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Brian Stone Structural
Brian Stone served as the acting chief scientist at NOAA.
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NOAA Mentioned together
Entity A is the acronym for Entity B, which is the full name of the organization.
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National Weather Service Structural
The National Weather Service operates as a mandated division and functional unit within the larger NOAA structure.
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El Nino Operational
NOAA actively monitors, forecasts, and explains the physical conditions and global impacts of El Nino climate patterns.
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Hawaii Operational
NOAA actively monitors, investigates, and reports on environmental and weather patterns within the state of Hawaii.
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Department of Government Efficiency Structural
DOGE's budgetary cutbacks directly cause operational reductions, layoffs, and site shutdowns at NOAA.
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National Hurricane Center Structural
The National Hurricane Center is a division of NOAA and relies on its structure and data for operational forecasting.
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National Ocean Service Structural
The National Ocean Service functions as a service unit structurally housed within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Adam Smith Structural
Adam Smith was employed by NOAA and oversaw the database functions for fifteen years.
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Ken Graham Structural
Ken Graham serves as the director of NOAA's National Weather Service, functioning as an official representative of the agency.
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NCEI is organizationally integrated into NOAA and serves as a primary data provider for its climate and atmospheric research functions.
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El Niño Operational
NOAA actively monitors, forecasts, and reports on the physical state and global impacts of the El Niño climate pattern.
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Center for Biological Diversity Operational
CBD actively challenges NOAA through lawsuits regarding species protections while also collaborating on scientific research.
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Colorado State University Operational
Both institutions operate as major forecasting centers, with NOAA utilizing CSU for specific index validation.
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Jeff Masters Operational
NOAA provides foundational climate and weather data that Jeff Masters utilizes for expert analysis and public commentary.
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Donald Trump Structural
The administration exerts significant political and regulatory control over NOAA, dictating operational priorities, funding, and policy shifts.
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Susan Solomon Structural
Susan Solomon was employed by NOAA for 30 years during her scientific career.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Operational
NOAA provides critical scientific data on weather and climate that informs FEMA's operational assessments of disaster severity and relief needs.
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Alaska Operational
NOAA actively monitors, regulates, and provides critical environmental and climate data for Alaska's resources and ecosystems.
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Alaska Fisheries Science Center Structural
The Alaska Fisheries Science Center is a subordinate unit of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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San Diego Structural
NOAA collects, monitors, and reports specialized data regarding environmental, economic, and weather conditions specific to the San Diego region.
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Gary Locke Structural
Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke holds formal oversight authority over the operations of NOAA.
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Minister for Health and Social Development Structural
The Minister relies on data provided by NOAA for official preparedness functions.
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Lake Ontario Structural
NOAA oversees and monitors a protected sanctuary established for Lake Ontario.
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TMC Structural
NOAA regulates TMC's exploration license applications and compliance requirements for seabed mining.
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Jeff Merkley Structural
Merkley uses his legislative position to introduce and support legislation concerning the operational status and renewal of NOAA.
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Department of Commerce Structural
NOAA's operations and data provision are mandated to fulfill the priorities and policies of the Department of Commerce.
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Asheville Shared context
Asheville receives critical weather alerts and advisories issued by the national agency, NOAA.
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Orbital Micro Systems Transactional
NOAA awarded $7.5 million to Orbital Micro Systems for advanced satellite technology development.
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North Pacific Fishery Management Council Operational
NOAA provides scientific recommendations that guide the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's total allowable catch limits and operational decisions.
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Pribilof Islands Structural
NOAA exercises formal regulatory authority over the land use and management of the Pribilof Islands.
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David Lodge Structural
Lodge pioneered eDNA techniques that are currently utilized by NOAA for stock assessments.
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Westchester Creek Transactional
NOAA provides awarded funds for debris removal within Westchester Creek.
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Sean Meehan Structural
Sean Meehan serves as a coordinator for NOAA Fisheries, a division of NOAA.
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HOELL Structural
Hoell is employed as a research meteorologist by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Pieter P. Tans Structural
Pieter P. Tans operates as a scientist running a monitoring program within the structure of NOAA.
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Starlink Operational
Starlink's services are operationally required to receive and disseminate emergency communications issued by NOAA during critical events like fire evacuations.
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Bertha Structural
NOAA officially designated Bertha as a named storm and tracks its development.
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Craig McLean Structural
Craig McLean held the role of acting chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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National Marine Fisheries Service Structural
National Marine Fisheries Service is formally established as an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
20 events- Kelvin waves are observed carrying warm water toward South America.
- Research indicates that the El Niño climate pattern influences wildfire risk.
- NOAA data and climate records were reported in Scientific American by Zeke Hausfather and Climate Central scientists.
- Daily Press hosts its annual expo in Escanaba, featuring equipment showcases and safety tips from NOAA.
- NOAA jointly operated GOES satellites, with GOES-A launched from Cape Canaveral, to monitor the Indian Ocean.
- NOAA monitors river conditions and dams release water into Tuolumne and Stanislaus Rivers amid El Nino predictions.
- Jim Murphy is providing legal advocacy for the National Wildlife Federation, while NOAA supports narrowing the definition of 'take'.
- NOAA has issued its winter outlook for the state of Connecticut.
- Forest conversion is being described in North Carolina.
- NWS and NOAA provided climate predictions and impact information regarding El Niño for Watauga County.
- NOAA tracked wind shifts causing sargassum spread, linked to Congo nutrients potentially fertilizing Caribbean seaweed.
- NOAA and NASA are monitoring the drought profile in Colorado.
- NOAA data was used for a countywide hurricane trigger in Hawaii.
- NOAA reported high whale entanglements in Washington, involving the Pacific Northwest team.
- NOAA program studies sponge and coral gardens in Alaska.
- NOAA operates specially equipped aircraft like Kermit to help warn people across the United States.
- NOAA reported that several states, including Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma, recorded the warmest September temperatures, alongside Southwest precipitation changes.
- A dispute over the name of the Gulf of Mexico has caused friction between US and Mexican agencies, utilizing geospatial data.
- Moody's Corporation is using data from Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Ida to map losses, while NOAA confirms El Niño conditions.
- NOAA reports river level changes on the Missouri River.
September 2026
18 events- An executive order directs National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's operational priorities, communicated to agency administrator Neil Jacobs.
- NOAA announced the formation of El Niño, which is expected to influence global atmospheric circulation and weather patterns.
- Minimum temperatures in Nebraska were trending toward a specific point on June 7, 2026, according to reports involving NOAA.
- NOAA monitors sea turtle nests in the Huntington Beach and Seal Beach area.
- NOAA is facing budget threats while managing science for iconic fisheries in Florida.
- NOAA programs are impacting Florida's economy, with Fox News reporting on proposed budget cuts.
- NOAA awarded an agreement to the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science.
- NOAA reports on the current intensity of El Niño and how the phenomenon is causing the global jet stream to shift further south.
- The administration slashed research grants and cut funding for federal agencies during a workshop held in Aspen.
- NOAA tracks late season tropical storm activity in the Atlantic, noting El Niño's influence on activity levels.
- Oklo plans to own and operate reactors, while NOAA received a permit request for mining, and NuScale may have the lead in building business.
- Recommendations from the North Pacific Fishery Management Council guide total allowable catch limits.
- NOAA reported on a situation involving heavy rainfall over Jackson Island, leading to river flooding in the Nolichucky River basin in Tennessee, drawing parallels to Hurricane Katrina.
- NOAA issues forecasts impacting the region of Cape Cod and Massachusetts.
- Climate Central analyzed data provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, involving researchers from the University of Maine.
- Benton Washington Regional Public Water Authority services water utilities in Fayetteville, Gravette, and Decatur, with NOAA reporting rainfall data for Fayetteville.
- NOAA reported record high temperatures and drought in Alaska.
- A 2011 controversy involved NOAA and CRU emails, funding cuts for IPCC, and legislative examination of climate data.
August 2026
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July 2026
4 events- NOAA is investigating an animal cruelty incident in La Jolla, responding to federal investigation findings.
- NOAA, the Center for Biological Diversity, and local experts monitored marine life and ship speed in Alaska.
- Weather agencies are utilizing NOAA data to issue warnings regarding thunderstorms and associated flooding risks in Southern Nevada.
- Political figures are attacking past environmental restrictions and leveraging NOAA actions to open fishing grounds.
June 2026
17 events- NOAA and Colorado State University observed warmer-than-usual water off the coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean.
- NOAA is monitoring the El Niño event, noting that strong signals are currently underway.
- NOAA and scientists are discussing the complexity and intensity of the El Nino cycle.
- El Niño is driving extreme weather patterns continent-wide, prompting NOAA monitoring and medical aid efforts in the Americas.
- Forecasting bodies, including AccuWeather, utilize data from NOAA and academic partners like CSU to issue regional weather outlooks for Florida.
- NOAA provides context for storm impacts in Georgia.
- NOAA defines El Niño conditions affecting the state of Colorado, with expert advice on drought and moisture levels.
- NOAA and USDA are jointly producing drought monitoring data.
- Severe weather outbreak affects Chicago and Indiana, with forecasts provided by Roman and NWS.
- Ocean warming occurs off Ecuador coast, linked to El Niño and ENSO.
- Clark University scientist studies El Niño impacts, which NOAA has officially confirmed.
- NOAA monitors North Atlantic right whales, exploring emerging technologies and potential rule changes for species survival.
- Due to recent heavy rainfall, the state of New Mexico is experiencing advisories regarding weather patterns and associated flooding.
- El Niño is causing stronger rains and sea level rise, monitored by NOAA and impacting marine life in Long Beach.
- Ozone hole discovered above the Antarctic continent.
- Severe weather is expected in Oklahoma, with active weather patterns anticipated over the Midwest.
- Former NOAA scientists formed the organization Climate Central. This development occurred amidst budget cuts that led to NOAA briefing cancellations.