The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts what you can expect for your region in the coming month.
A key scientific NOAA resource on extreme precipitation that is widely used by floodplain managers, city planners, civil engineers, developers and communities across the nation will soon include ...
In recent years, we have often heard the term "linear precipitation zone" in news about heavy rain.A linear precipitation ...
The morning weather forecast says there is a 40% chance of precipitation this afternoon. Should you take an umbrella or leave ...
In research that could improve weather forecasting and winter driving safety, a University of Michigan-led study distinguished nine distinct precipitation types—varieties of rain, snow and mixed-phase ...
Strong precipitation may cause natural disasters, such as floodings or landslides. Global climate models are required to forecast the frequency of these extreme events, which is expected to change as ...
This rapid transition between wet and dry weather conditions is a hallmark of climate change, and it’s also an accelerating climate threat. This phenomenon is called “precipitation whiplashes,” and ...
The first three months of 2026 were the driest January-through-March period ever recorded in the contiguous United States, according to data from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.
Altocumulus: middle level layered cloud, rippled elements, generally white with some shading. Precipitation: May produce light showers. Nimbostratus: thicker, darker and lower based sheet.