The NSF NCAR Mesa Lab and Fleischmann buildings will be closed on Monday, Dec. 23, due to nearby water leak.

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  2. UCAR Magazine

    Chasing tornadoes, armed to the teeth, for serious science

    The sirens sound when the skies turn black and violent supercell thunderstorms roar through.

    • Weather

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  3. Scientist works on observing instrument with aircraft behind him

    Public to get behind-the-scenes view of NCAR's high-tech facilities on June 5

    Three locations in Boulder, Broomfield, will showcase lab tours, aircraft, scientific tools large and small, and conversations with staff.

    • Education + Outreach

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  4. Is La Niña waiting in the wings?

    The difference between El Niño and La Niña can be a huge one for U.S. weather and for global climate. A strong El Niño can nudge global temperatures upward for up to a year.

    • Air Quality

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  5. Study finds southern Europe, Mediterranean at risk for heat wave health risks

    A study led by NCAR visiting scientist Erich Fischer analyzes regional climate simulations to project where heat-wave-related health risks will increase in Europe as Earth’s climate warms.

    • Climate

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