NOAA hurricane outlook worsens due to "record-warm" ocean temperatures

Updated predictions from NOAA suggest at least six and as many as 11 hurricanes will develop before the season ends in November.

• Aug 10, 2023

El Niño is coming back, NOAA says

Warm ocean waters are one of El Niño's biggest fuels – and data shows that sea surface temperatures have hit temperatures well above those seen during 2016's "Godzilla" event.

• May 12, 2023

El Niño watch issued by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center

Climate scientists estimate the warm weather pattern could begin to develop as early as May.

• Apr 13, 2023

Greenhouse gases continue reach toward "uncharted levels," NOAA warns

The "alarming pace" of increasing greenhouse gas emissions was observed the same year that the planet had one of its warmest years on record.

• Apr 6, 2023

Young whale of endangered species "likely to die" after entanglement

The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.

• Jan 16, 2023

Hurricane Ian hits Cuba as a Category 3 storm, on track to hit Florida

The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.

• Sep 27, 2022

Hurricane Fiona strengthens into Category 4 storm, heads toward Bermuda

It was forecast to squeeze past Bermuda Thursday before hitting easternmost Canada by late Friday.

• Sep 21, 2022

Alaska storm could bring "worst coastal flooding in 50 years"

Nearly 50-foot waves and tides up to 13 feet are expected as the dangerous storm brings hundreds of miles of hurricane-force winds.

• Sep 16, 2022

"Significant milestone" reached in ozone layer recovery

The harmful chemicals that have damaged Earth's shield against radiation are on the decline, according to new research.

• Sep 15, 2022

"Cannibal" solar ejection expected to hit Earth this week

The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.

• Aug 18, 2022