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
Machine learning methods help scientists evaluate and improve temperature data from reanalysis products.
ERA5 dataset proven most accurate for U.S. temperature predictions Read More »
Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $4.9 million in funding for NOAA labs and external partners to improve drought monitoring and prediction in the American West. For more information on the seven funded projects, see the full list.
Climate modelers used the rapid acceleration of sea level rise along the U.S. Southeast Coast since 2010 as a case study to investigate drivers and predictability of sea level rise in the region. Findings suggest the rate of sea level rise along the U.S. southeastern seaboard is potentially predictable up to 5 years in advance.
Drivers and improved predictability of sea level rise along the U.S. Southeast Coast Read More »
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 »
Scientists investigate physical and chemical changes in the California Current System (CCS) in a new study published in Geophysical Research Letters.
Scientists published a study in Nature Communications addressing this issue using the Community Earth System Model 2 Large Ensemble (CESM2-LE) to simulate sea surface temperatures (SST) under historical and future climate scenarios.
Climate variability in North Atlantic to increase dramatically by mid-century 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 »
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 »