Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
A new study projects that under the highest-emission scenario, 62 percent of the world’s land area could face more frequent and severe multi-year droughts, highlighting urgent challenges for global water resource management.
Scientists uncover future drought patterns and their impacts on global water resources Read More »
Today, the NOAA announced $4.9 million in funding for the agency’s labs and research partners to improve drought monitoring and prediction in the American West. This research combines $3.1 million in funding from NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) program and $1.8 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to improve decision-makers’ capacity to protect life, property and ecosystems
High evaporation and reduced Mississippi River flows were the primary drivers of Louisiana’s severe drought and saltwater intrusion crisis in 2023. The study emphasized the critical role of atmospheric conditions in understanding, predicting, and protecting water resources.
Study reveals key factors behind Louisiana’s 2023 water crisis Read More »
Analysis of the United States Drought Monitor shows it increasingly underestimates the frequency and severity of drought conditions, especially in the American West, suggesting that its drought classification thresholds may no longer align with the current, changing climate realities.
Changing climate trends make assessing and predicting drought more complex Read More »
The report contains the many accomplishments of the NIDIS program over the previous year and discusses opportunities that lie ahead.
NIDIS Releases 2023 Annual Report Read More »
The NIDIS Executive Council meeting will share information about the program’s strategic plan, regional early warning systems, and development of new partnerships and initiatives.
NIDIS Executive Council Hosts Bi-Annual Meeting Read More »
Elements of NOAA’s scientific advancements in 2023 were made possible through CPO investments.
Climate Program Office Featured in 2023 NOAA Science Report Read More »
New study with support from AC4, MAPP, and NIDIS analyzes two-decade long dataset to find a global increase in fires along the wildland-urban interface (WUI), with implications for air quality, climate, and property exposure.
Fires Along the Wildland-Urban Interface On the Rise Read More »
Researchers funded by AC4, MAPP, and NIDIS publish a comprehensive report on the relationships between air pollution and weather/climate extremes such as extreme precipitation, floods, droughts, wildfires, and heat waves, calling for interdisciplinary collaborations and enhanced observational and modeling capabilities.
MAPP- and NIDIS-funded researchers investigated the decline in near-surface humidity in the Southwestern US and its role in increased wildfire activity over the past 50 years.