Rescue crews racing to save blue whale tangled off Calif. coast

A desperate effort is underway to free a blue whale that is tangled up in fishing line attached to buoys

• Jun 28, 2016

​Officials: Don't touch or pick up seal pups

As harbor seals are being born in the Pacific Northwest, marine mammal advocates are urging people to stay away from the newborn pups

• Jun 28, 2016

"Godzilla" El Nino is over; is La Nina on its way?

After 12 straight record hot months worldwide, a new trend may be taking hold

• Jun 9, 2016

The heat is on: Most of U.S. likely to have a scorching summer

NOAA reports that the summer will be stifling, continuing the trend of 2016 being a warmer-than-average-year

• Jun 6, 2016

This minivan-sized sponge is the largest ever found

Scientists believe it might be capable of living for thousands of years

• Jun 1, 2016

This year's Atlantic hurricane season could break pattern

Latest forecast is out, and it takes into account the impact climate change could have in fueling powerful storms

• May 27, 2016

Earth's hot streak continues for record 12th month

Climate scientist says humans are entering into "uncharted climatic territory"

• May 18, 2016

Inside the Storm Prediction Center

As the nation's mid-section braces for more severe weather, experts are working inside NOAA's Storm Prediction Center to make predictions and keep people safe

• Apr 25, 2016

Earth's hot streak continues for a record 11 months

The Earth is closing on in a year-long run of record-breaking temperatures

• Apr 19, 2016

El Niño weakens, here comes La Niña, meteorologists say

This year's "Godzilla" El Niño is on the way out, but more unusual weather may be right around the corner

• Apr 15, 2016

Darkness cloaks Antarctica for the next six months

The start of austral autumn brings darkness and extreme cold

• Mar 21, 2016

NOAA releases spring flooding and drought forecast

Parts of the country face heightened flood risk from now through June

• Mar 17, 2016

February sets "insane" heat record

"We are in a new era," one climate scientist observes

• Mar 17, 2016

Newest Weather Service forecasting tool: Supercomputers

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says nearly-$45 million upgraded system gave early warnings about recent storms in South

• Mar 14, 2016

Amazing view of total eclipse as seen from space

Camera aboard the DSCOVR satellite captured the moon's shadow moving across Earth

• Mar 10, 2016

U.S. breaks record for warmest winter

Meteorologists say El Niño and climate change combined to send temperatures into record territory

• Mar 9, 2016

January temperatures break another record

Despite U.S. cold snap, Earth sets 9th straight monthly heat record

• Feb 19, 2016

"Godzilla" El Niño enters a new phase

Latest report on this winter's powerful El Niño suggests we'll be seeing some changes soon

• Feb 18, 2016

Stunning image of the blizzard seen from space

Satellite photo shows just how big the swirling storm system really is

• Jan 22, 2016

2015 was hottest year on record, by wide margin

NOAA says last year scorched through the record books, marking the hottest year since record keeping began

• Jan 20, 2016

NOAA: "A lot going on" with El Niño

Latest update on this winter's powerful El Niño says it could last several more months

• Jan 14, 2016

​Wild December weather, thanks to El Niño

Temperature records are being smashed throughout the East; out West, it's colder and wetter than it's been in years

• Dec 27, 2015

NOAA: Last month was the warmest November on record

The average global land and ocean surface temperature continues a record-breaking streak

• Dec 17, 2015

Warming Arctic sets another record

NOAA scientists say temperatures are rising twice as fast in the Arctic than anywhere else in the world

• Dec 15, 2015

This winter's El Nino is not backing down

Forecasters offer an update on what the weather phenomenon may have in store

• Dec 10, 2015

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