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Hurricane Erin seen from space, it has blue, yellow and green hures.
NOAA’s Satellite Products for Observing Ocean Winds
The ocean is a vast, interconnected system that covers about seventy percent of the Earth’s surface. Satellites are essential for observing this environment, supporting marine transportation, weather monitoring, and coastal safety.
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A hurricane seen from space off the coast of the US in the atlantic ocean.
2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Marked by High-Powered Storms, No U.S. Landfalling Hurricanes
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on November 30, showcased near-normal activity, marked by periods of very strong storms.
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Eruption of Mount St. Helens
10 Memorable Images Captured by NOAA’s GOES Satellites
To mark 50 years of GOES in orbit, NOAA is looking back at ten notable events captured by these groundbreaking satellites.
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Hurricane Patricia seen over the earth from space.
Record-breaking Hurricanes Tracked by NOAA Satellites
NOAA satellites have witnessed some pretty extreme events, from massive wildfires and explosive volcanic eruptions to a 515-mile-long lightning flash.
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Morning shift satellite controllers at NOAA’s Satellite Operations Facility review satellite data visualizations that help Americans plan their workday. This includes anything from avoiding severe storms to managing outdoor operations like farming, construction, and travel. Supporting the GOES mission, these technicians observe weather conditions across both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to keep the nation informed.
Labor Day Tribute
The Shift Begins Before Sunrise and Continues After Sunset: How NOAA Satellite Operators and Engineers Keep America Safe, Every Day of the Year
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Image of hurricane Katrina over the earth seen from space.
Hurricane Katrina: Twenty Years Later
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Mississippi coast.
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2017 megaflash lightning
NOAA Satellites Help Certify World’s Longest Lightning Flash
A reanalysis of GOES-16 satellite data revealed a record-breaking lightning megaflash that stretched 515 miles across the southern U.S. in 2017, now certified by the WMO as the longest ever recorded.
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Lightning seen from space over the mid-west of the United States.
Lightning Safety Awareness Week: Detecting Lightning From Space
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.