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Earth from Orbit
Lightning is a dangerous weather hazard that poses a significant threat to life and property. It can strike at any time, but is most common in the summer months.
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Earth from Orbit
Since mid-May, NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring heat signatures and thick plumes of smoke (some stretching thousands of miles) from wildfires burning across Canada. Driven by heat, drought, and dry conditions, more than 160 fires kicked…
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Satellite Snapshots
NOAA satellites have been monitoring several large wildfires in Minnesota.
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Earth from Orbit
NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring the Jones Road Fire, which erupted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in a region of eastern New Jersey known as the Pine Barrens. Fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity, and dry undergrowth, the blaze has…
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Feature Story
NOAA satellites closely monitored a powerful and devastating storm system that tore through the central and eastern United States from March 14-16, 2025.
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Earth from Orbit
This week, critical fire weather conditions persisted across coastal Southern California, driven by moderate to locally strong winds
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Satellite Snapshots
NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring multiple wildfires that began erupting in southern California on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 and are continuing to devastate the region.
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Feature Story
As wildfires become more frequent and severe, accurate forecasting is essential for saving lives, protecting property, and managing resources effectively.
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