The Southern High Plains of the United States have low annual rainfall. 

Earth supports a breathtaking range of geographies, ecosystems and environments, each of which harbors an equally impressive array of weather patterns and events. 

Sceintists are exploring the physical processes that can drive flash droughts, the existing capabilities to predict them and what is needed to establish an effective early warning system.

Britons believe climate change is one of the most important issues facing the country in the next 20 years, according to research led by Cardiff University.

Arctic expedition continues on its next stage as crew and cargo transitions to another ship.

The algorithm can predict the flow of floodwater during hurricanes and other weather events, which could improve emergency response and planning.

Welcome to meteorological spring!

The report spans the entire range of NOAA’s mission, and includes 64 stories that represent a selection of NOAA’s research and development accomplishments.

Though snow droughts kept the ground bare in much of the Northeast, a late-February storm pummeled upstate New York.

Persistent heavy rains in the first two months of 2020 have swelled rivers from Missouri to the Gulf of Mexico.