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Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistWednesday, July 7, 2021

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What do climate normals mean?

Updating climate normals can help people plan for changes in commodity production and demand, impacting freight capacity down the road.

AskWaves

A Lockheed WP-3D aircraft nicknamed Kermit, one of NOAA's three Hurricane Hunters.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistTuesday, May 25, 2021

What are Hurricane Hunters?

Pilots fly a fleet of specialized aircraft into hurricanes to advance science and save lives.

Weather and Critical Events

Satellite image of Hurricane Laura on Aug. 27, 2020.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistFriday, May 21, 2021

NOAA predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season

“It only takes one storm to devastate a community,” Ben Friedman, acting National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration administrator, said of the 2021 hurricane season forecast.

AskWaves

Doppler radar dome at the NWS office in Tampa, Florida.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistWednesday, May 5, 2021

What is Doppler radar?

Doppler radar has raised the bar for meteorologists when it comes to analyzing severe weather.

Weather and Critical Events

NOAA scientist launching a research drone to take aerial footage of tornado damage.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistFriday, April 30, 2021

NOAA uses drones for first time to see remote tornado damage

“This imagery could be a huge benefit to our office,” NWS meteorologist Alex Sizemore said about using drones to survey storm damage in remote areas.

Weather and Critical Events

NOAA Ship Fairweather in Alaskan coastal waters.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistTuesday, April 13, 2021

Condemned NOAA port in Alaska to get major makeover

NOAA Ship Fairweather, a coastal survey vessel, will return to its homeport after a major renovation of the facility.

Weather and Critical Events

The Sea-Jay comes into dock at Llandudno, U.K., with the Ørsted Burbo Bank windfarm in the background.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistThursday, April 8, 2021

NOAA forms first partnership with offshore wind developer

The U.S. government is teaming up with leading offshore wind developer Ørsted to “combat the climate crisis and create more clean energy jobs.”

Weather and Critical Events

Picture of late meteorologist June Bacon-Bercer on a Black History Month banner.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistThursday, February 18, 2021

Black History Month: The life of pioneering meteorologist June Bacon-Bercey

Meteorologist June Bacon-Bercey paved the way for young women and minorities in science.

Weather and Critical Events

NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer during a mission in the Gulf of Mexico.

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior MeteorologistTuesday, February 16, 2021

New NOAA ship to explore, study the oceans

Once built, the NOAA ship Discoverer will conduct research in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone for at least a few years.

News

Alyssa SporrerTuesday, January 5, 2021

Best apps for truckers

These apps can help truckers learn about weather changes, construction and more while providing something entertaining on long drives.