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Earth from Orbit: Hurricane Fiona Leaves Wake of Destruction
Hurricane Fiona, the first major (Category 3+) storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has been wreaking havoc in the Atlantic, causing catastrophic d
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Remembering Hurricane Andrew 30 Years Later
Thirty years ago this week, Hurricane Andrew made landfall in South Miami-Dade County (then known as Dade County) on August 24, 1992.
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Hurricane Andrew At 30: A Look Back from Above
Hurricane Andrew was the strongest and most devastating hurricane on record to hit southern Florida. When it made landfall, Andrew was a Category 5 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph and a minimum central pressure of 922 millibars.
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Earth from Orbit: When Lightning Strikes
Lightning is a major public safety threat. It can strike at any time, but it is most common in the summer months.
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Kentucky and Missouri Devastated by Flash Flooding
Hundreds of miles apart, but connected by the same weather system, urban St. Louis and rural Appalachia have experienced devastating flash flooding.
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NOAA Prepares Forecasters for GOES-18 Data
NOAA prepares forecasters for early availability of GOES-18 data during the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
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Earth from Orbit: 2022 Hurricane Season Begins
The 2022 hurricane season is officially underway. The eastern Pacific hurricane season began on May 15.
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In Harm’s Way: Hurricane Ida’s Impact on Socially Vulnerable Communities
In 2021, Hurricane Ida became the most destructive storm of the busy Atlantic hurricane season—its path of destruction spanned the U.S.
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