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Eyeing the storm: Air Force’s ‘Hurricane Hunters’ are busier than ever

With an aging fleet of aircraft facing formidable storms, the Air Force's Hurricane Hunters are figuring out how to weather the future.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

20 months ago

FEMA Administrator Criswell surveys damage in wake of Oklahoma tornado

The National Weather Service rated the tornado as an EF4 with wind speeds of up to 170 mph (274 kph).

20 months ago

Opinion

NOAA’s budget is too small. That’s costing the US billions of dollars

With a fiscal year 2024 budget of $6.3 billion, the nation’s leading weather and climate agency remains significantly underfunded.

By Scott Rayder

20 months ago

Federal offices in DC area closed due to snowstorm

Employees who telework or work fully remotely are expected to continue going so and generally do not receive weather and safety leave.

By Molly Weisner

23 months ago

National Weather Service using AI to quickly translate storm warnings

To broadcast alerts quickly in other widely spoken languages, the agency is experimenting with AI to automate translations.

By Molly Weisner

2 years ago

Federal forecasters predict warmer, wetter winter for much of US

A strong El Nino heavily moderates and changes the storm tracks of what America is likely to face from December to February, NOAA said.

2 years ago

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