Nation Aug 27 Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific as Dolly churns in the Atlantic By Associated Press
Science Jul 10 'Not a run-of-the-mill El Nino.' Forecasters predict historic strength It should rank among the most intense El Ninos since the weather agency started tracking them in 1950. By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Politics Jul 09 WATCH: Senate committee considers nomination of NOAA head as criticisms made for Texas flood Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the National Weather Service could endanger lives. By Michael Biesecker, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press
Nation May 22 Weather experts worry about a dangerous mix of more tornadoes and fewer meteorologists The U.S. is on track to see more tornadoes this year than in 2024, which was the second-busiest tornado year on record. By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Science May 08 U.S. stops tracking costs of extreme weather disasters fueled by climate change The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will no longer track the cost of climate change-fueled weather disasters, including floods, heat waves, wildfires and more. It is the latest example of changes to the agency and the Trump administration limiting federal… By Alexa St. John, Associated Press
Nov 20 New study finds climate change is increasing the power of hurricanes By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press A new study says human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 mph stronger in the last six years. Continue reading
Sep 29 Fact-checking what Project 2025 says about the National Weather Service and NOAA By Amy Sherman, PolitiFact As Florida braced for Hurricane Helene, some weather and politics observers were mad about Project 2025. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 6:36 Nation's top weather and climate service faces potential political storm By John Yang, Harry Zahn While extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, the National Weather Service and its parent agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, are targeted for drastic changes in Project 2025, the roadmap for the next conservative president. To… Continue watching
Jun 13 Washington's Makah Tribe is one step closer to resuming its whale hunting tradition By Gene Johnson, Associated Press After decades of legal challenges and scientific review, the U.S. granted the Makah Indian Tribe in Washington state a long-sought waiver Thursday that helps clear the way for its first sanctioned whale hunts since 1999. But some hurdles remain. Continue reading
Oct 06 Marine mammals in U.S. waters are losing food and habitat to climate change, study finds By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Whales, dolphins and seals living in U.S. waters face major threats from warming ocean temperatures, rising sea levels and decreasing sea ice volumes associated with climate change, according to a first-of-its-kind assessment. Continue reading