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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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Visualization of conditions favorable for wildfire growth across the U.S. on August 21, 2025
5 Ways NOAA’s Satellites Support Emergency Managers and First Responders
Apr 20, 2026
NOAA satellites help predict and detect early threats, track weather events as they happen, and map the aftermath, arming emergency managers and first responders with game-changing intel.
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Hurricane Erin seen from space, it has blue, yellow and green hures.
NOAA’s Satellite Products for Observing Ocean Winds
Dec 16, 2025
The ocean is a vast, interconnected system that covers about seventy percent of the Earth’s surface. Satellites are essential for observing this environment, supporting marine transportation, weather monitoring, and coastal safety.
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A hurricane seen from space off the coast of the US in the atlantic ocean.
2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Marked by High-Powered Storms, No U.S. Landfalling Hurricanes
Nov 25, 2025
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on November 30, showcased near-normal activity, marked by periods of very strong storms.
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Hurricane Patricia seen over the earth from space.
Record-breaking Hurricanes Tracked by NOAA Satellites
Sep 29, 2025
NOAA satellites have witnessed some pretty extreme events, from massive wildfires and explosive volcanic eruptions to a 515-mile-long lightning flash.
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Morning shift satellite controllers at NOAA’s Satellite Operations Facility review satellite data visualizations that help Americans plan their workday. This includes anything from avoiding severe storms to managing outdoor operations like farming, construction, and travel. Supporting the GOES mission, these technicians observe weather conditions across both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to keep the nation informed.
Labor Day Tribute
Aug 28, 2025
The Shift Begins Before Sunrise and Continues After Sunset: How NOAA Satellite Operators and Engineers Keep America Safe, Every Day of the Year
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Residential Neighborhood flooded because of Hurricane Katrina
Twenty Years After Katrina: NOAA Satellite Advancements for Hurricane Forecasts and Tracking
Aug 28, 2025
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and coastal Mississippi. It was one of the deadliest hurricanes on record and remains the costliest hurricane in U.S. history.