1. Predicted La Niña for 2018

    New research could predict La Niña drought years in advance

    Two new studies have significantly improved scientists’ ability to predict the strength and duration of droughts caused by La Niña.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  2. Experts available for hurricane interviews: satellite image of Hurricane Harvey (NASA)

    NCAR|UCAR hurricane experts available to explain storm behavior, potential impacts

    The scientists are observing the potentially deadly storm and testing high-resolution computer models.

    • Weather

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  3. UCAR-Weather Company partnership - image: MPAS simulation

    UCAR collaboration with The Weather Company to improve weather forecasts worldwide

    The partnership will leverage the innovative MPAS software platform to advance the accuracy of forecasts with longer lead times.

    • Weather

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  4. Offshore turbines

    Offshore wind turbines vulnerable to Category 5 hurricane gusts

    Offshore wind turbines built to current standards may not be able to withstand the powerful gusts of a Category 5 hurricane.

    • Weather

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  5. The headwaters of the Rio Grande River

    Warmer temperatures cause decline in key runoff measure

    Since the mid-1980s, the percentage of precipitation that becomes streamflow in the Upper Rio Grande watershed has fallen more steeply than at any point in at least 445 years.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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