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Understanding the dusty air mass that travels thousands of miles and influences storms.
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The overarching term “tropical cyclone” describes powerful storms that form around the world, but they are also referred to by a variety of regional names. This article explains why.
Earth from Orbit
NOAA satellites have been monitoring a potent and complex spring weather pattern responsible for nearly a week-long stretch of severe weather, including two destructive tornado outbreaks across the central U.S. from May 15–16 and May 18–20, 2025.
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The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1, and NOAA’s eyes in the sky are ready for whatever the season may bring.
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Despite the hazards inherent to air travel, U.S. civil and military aviation is by far the safest form of transit.
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NOAA contributes 90% of the weather information used by the defense and intelligence communities. Satellites offer a view unrivaled by terrestrial technology.
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NOAA satellites provide data that Americans use daily. Maintaining this “environmental intelligence” is critical to U.S. Armed Forces operations. As Space Force General David Thompson testified before the Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee in…
Satellite Snapshots
On Friday, May 16, 2025, NOAA’s GOES East satellite captured a rare dust storm pushing across northern Illinois, northern Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan area.