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Extreme Weather and Climate Change: The Midwest

Published: November 16th, 2011
Last revised: November 18th, 2011

Extreme Weather and Climate Change: The Southwest

Published: November 16th, 2011
Last revised: March 22nd, 2012

Bark beetle outbreaks may influence forest fire risk

Published: September 3rd, 2009
Last revised: July 19th, 2010

Wildfire smoke is a public health threat

Published: September 3rd, 2009
Last revised: July 19th, 2010

Wildfires have increased dramatically in Washington State

Published: September 3rd, 2009
Last revised: May 16th, 2010

Warmer temperatures are promoting wildfires in the American West

Published: September 3rd, 2009
Last revised: May 16th, 2010

The western fire season is growing months longer

Published: September 3rd, 2009
Last revised: May 16th, 2010

Much more wildfire burns in the West during years with early snowmelt

Published: September 3rd, 2009
Last revised: July 19th, 2010

News, Blogs & Features

May 23rd, 2013 - Optimism for Crops in Midwest; Dire Straits in the West
May 23rd, 2013 - 2013 Hurricane Season Could Be Extremely Active: NOAA
May 23rd, 2013 - Oklahoma Tornado Shows Progress in Weather Warnings
May 22nd, 2013 - NOAA Satellite Malfunctions, May Affect Forecasts
May 22nd, 2013 - Limiting Methane Leaks Critical to Gas, Climate Benefits

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Hurricane Round-up 2010

November 30th marked the official end of the 2010 hurricane season, here are some pictures from this year's storms.