Tag: NOAA

Killer Heat Dome Bakes Nearly 145 Million Americans

Nearly 145 million Americans face a dangerous Fourth of July heat dome as wildfires kill three firefighters out West —…

Trump Wants to weaken Ocean Speed Limit That Protects Endangered Whales

NOAA wants to replace a longstanding ocean speed limit with technology scientists say is unproven.

As NOAA Funding Lags, a Critical Ocean Weather System Nears a Breaking Point

Officials warn: If ocean observing buoys go dark, commercial fishermen, cargo ships and coastal communities are in danger.

Can Bipartisan Support in Congress Save NOAA From White House Cuts?

Both House and Senate lawmakers have advanced bills rejecting the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate climate research at the weather…

Weather Warnings Before Texas Flood

Federal forecasters issued the first flood warning at 1:14 a.m. on July 4. It’s unclear when local officials saw the…

Disaster 101: How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster

With a government that is incompetent as it guts funding and personnel for essential services, it’s necessary for us to…

Texas flood death count surpasses 100 as recovery efforts continue

Camp Mystic says it’s grieving 27 campers and counselors. At least two dozen people were reported missing across the region…

Prescient warnings about Helene didn’t reach people in harm’s way. 5 lessons for the next hurricane.

After four months of reporting, ProPublica found that the warnings about Hurricane Helene were eerily accurate. Yet, local residents remained…