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NOAA Satellites Monitor Hurricane Polo’s Rapid Intensification
Sep 24, 2026
NOAA satellites have been monitoring Hurricane Polo, and its impressive intensification, in the eastern Pacific.
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NOAA Satellites Monitor Hurricane Lowell Impacting Hawaii
Sep 10, 2026
NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring the development and path of Hurricane Lowell in the Pacific Ocean.
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LEO Observations Improve Hurricane Intensity Estimates
Sep 3, 2026
Hurricanes are among the most costly and destructive weather events in the United States, making accurate forecasts essential for protecting lives, property and the economy.
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NOAA Teams with Three Companies to Advance Satellite Technology Tracking Severe Weather
Aug 26, 2026
NOAA awarded $46,482,177 to three companies today to accelerate the development of new weather satellite instruments to provide key data that will advance the prediction of extreme weather and daily forecasts.
Feature Story
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LEO Soil Moisture Observations Support Better NOAA Weather and Water Forecasts
Jul 22, 2026
Soil moisture plays a critical role in weather prediction, drought and flood forecasting, agricultural monitoring and water resource planning.
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NOAA Satellites Monitor Western Wildfire Outbreak
Jul 2, 2026
NOAA satellites are monitoring significant wildfire activity across the western United States.
Feature Story
A meteorologist monitors severe weather data on dual screens showing storm intensity, movement, and analysis tools. Source: NOAA image. Source: https://www.ssec.wisc.edu/news/articles/8965
Laying the Foundation for New Satellite Missions to Improve Weather Forecasts
Jun 12, 2026
NOAA uses simulations to guide the design of next-generation satellites that improve forecasts, protect lives, and strengthen the economy.
Earth from Orbit
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Earth Day 2026
Apr 22, 2026
On Earth Day, we marvel at our extraordinary home through the eyes of our sentinels in the sky.
Wishing you Happy Earth Day from NOAA/NESDIS!