NOAA Coverage

Category 1-5: An interactive look at hurricane damage

How much damage can wind do? Video and graphics provided by the National Hurricane Center, nhc.noaa.gov.

NOAA gives early hurricane season predictions

With hurricane season fast approaching, WRAL News spoke with the director of the National Hurricane Center to learn what changing conditions in the Atlantic Ocean could mean for the 2024 hurricane season, and the tools they're using to track storms.

2024 hurricane season conditions 'concerning,' hurricane expert says

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has not released its official forecast for hurricane season. but Dr. Michael Brennan with the NHC said the combination of rising sea surface temperatures and a developing La Nina pattern make this year's forecast "concerning."

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist, and Kat Campbell, WRAL meteorologist

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending March 13

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

$60 million in NOAA grants coastal funding for climate resiliency now open

A new federal investment is funneling 60 million dollars to help coastal communities become more resilient to climate change. WRAL's Liz McLaughlin has more on how North Carolina could benefit from the grants.

President Biden announces more than $600 million for climate change resiliency projects

To kick off a three-day stop in California, President Biden announces more than $600 million for climate change resiliency projects across the country.

Liz Mclaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

Solar activity increasing faster than predicted

Activity on the surface of the Sun has been increasing. Scientists have differing theories about why.

Tony Rice, NASA Ambassador

Michael Brennan shares excitement for new role of NHC director

An NC State University graduate and former WRAL weather intern is the new director of the National Hurricane Center.

NC State grad, former WRAL intern embraces new role as director of National Hurricane Center

An NC State University graduate and former WRAL weather intern is the new director of the National Hurricane Center.

Climate change making it more expensive to insure homes, experts say

As climate change threatens the U.S. with more natural disasters, it's becoming increasingly costly for Americans to insure their homes, experts say.

Climate change is making some homes too costly to insure

As climate change threatens the U.S. with more natural disasters, it's becoming increasingly costly for Americans to insure their homes, experts say.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

NOAA Winter Outlook predicts warmer, drier season for NC

How does a warmer winter sound? Warmer-than-normal temperatures and drier-than-normal precipitation totals are predicted for several parts of the country, including North Carolina.

NOAA Winter Outlook shows a warmer, drier winter forecast for NC

For North Carolina, the outlook means a 30-to-50 percent chance of above-normal temperatures through the three-month period from December through February.

Forecast, impact, preparations for Cat. 1 Hurricane Ian

Administrators from FEMA and NOAA's National Hurricane Center hold a briefing to discuss NOAA's latest forecast and expected impacts for Hurricane Ian, now a Category 1 storm.

NOAA still predicting between 3-5 major hurricanes for 2022 Atlantic hurricane season

NOAA forecasters are predicting 14-20 named storms, of which six to 10 could become hurricanes.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Winter of discontent: High and dry season brought NC warmer temps, less rain

It's been unseasonably warm and dry for much of the United States as winter 'underperformed,' according to a recently released report.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

La Niña to bring warmer, drier winter to Southeast

The chances for a white Christmas in North Carolina are already looking slim.

July was Earth's hottest month on record, according to NOAA

NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad said the record "adds to the disturbing and disruptive path that climate change has set for the globe.".

Scientists predict an 'above normal' Atlantic Hurricane Season

Federal scientists on Thursday forecast that 2021 could see in the range of 13 to 20 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes, and three to five major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher in the Atlantic. Ben Friedman, the acting administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said, "an above-normal season is most likely."

John Schwartz, New York Times

What are the hottest local neighborhoods? Raleigh, Durham residents can help find out

Raleigh and Durham have joined with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in a community-led campaign to map the hottest areas in the two cities to learn where action is needed to protect vulnerable populations.

Aimee Wilmoth, WRAL meteorologist

Average number of Atlantic hurricanes grows, 2021 could be another active season

Although predictions for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season are still a month away, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center said the average number of storms has increased.

Aimee Wilmoth, WRAL meteorologist

NOAA predicts 2020 will be hottest year on record

NOAA has calculated that last month was the second-hottest November on record after 2015.

Aurora hopes dashed by weaker-than-expected solar storm

Auroral activity was forecasted to be visible as far south as North Carolina Thursday night, the result of a solar storm earlier in the week.

Tony Rice, NASA Ambassador

NOAA: Newborn whale calf washes ashore along Cape Lookout

NOAA Fisheries reports a dead newborn whale has washed ashore along the Cape Lookout National Seashore.

Winter outlook: Warmer than normal, but wet

NOAA forecasters said the greatest chance for warmer-than-normal conditions will be across the southern United States, including the Southwest, the Gulf states and the Southeast.