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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the logical place to go for weather information. The modern National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the descendant of America's oldest science agencies, the Survey of the Coast formed in 1807, the Weather Service formed in 1870, and the forerunner of today's National Marine Fisheries Service formed in 1871. NOAA is the principle government agency studying oceans and weather conditions. In the United States, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the largest holder of geoscience data in its numerous facilities across the country.
NOAA and NASA officials announced a new Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES), successfully reached orbit, joining three other GOES spacecraft that help NOAA forecasters track life-threatening weather and solar storms. The new satellite features significant improvements in the instruments that capture high-resolution pictures of weather patterns and atmospheric measurements.
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Lightning kills or injures hundreds each year. There have been 11 deaths so far this June. See our new 30-second video on a teen struck by lightning, download our new safety brochure and explore the wealth of resources on the NWS lightning safety website. Get more information on this topic by clicking on the link.
The May 2009 temperature for the contiguous United States was above the long-term average, based on records going back to 1895, according to an analysis by NOAA's National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C. Get more information on this topic by clicking on the link.
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard for beach-goers, claiming an estimated 100 lives per year nationally. For that reason, NOAA and the National Park Service are teaming up to sponsor Rip Current Awareness Week, June 7-13, 2009, with the theme Break the Grip of the Rip.
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NOAA forecasters say a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year. However, as with any season, the need to prepare for the possibility of a storm striking near you is essential. Forecasters say there is a 70 percent chance of having nine to 14 named storms, of which four to seven could become hurricanes, including one to three major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5).
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In order to continually improve services, the NWS is researching how
satisfied its users are with the Climate Services Program, and would
appreciate your feedback and valuable input. The survey is open until June 10, 2009.
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Over the last month, widespread moderate to heavy precipitation has eliminated or reduced drought severity in the Mid-Atlantic states, the Great Lakes region, parts of the south-central Plains, portions of the Intermountain West and adjacent Rockies, and the central Sierra Nevada.
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NOAA hurricane experts will visit five East Coast cities aboard a NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft to raise awareness about storm threats and the danger of being caught without a personal hurricane plan. The five-day tour begins May 4 with visits to Newington, N.H., Farmingdale, N.Y., Raleigh, N.C., Wilmington, N.C., and Key West, Fla. The public and media are invited to tour the aircraft and speak with the team.
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The National Weather Service and the Environmental Protection Agency urge Americans to "Be Air Aware" during Air Quality Awareness Week, April 27-May 1, 2009.
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In the United States, approximately 25 to 50 deaths a year can be attributed to the phenomenon of debris flow - or mudslides as they are more commonly known - with monetary losses exceeding $2 billion annually.
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