1. Future storms will drop higher volumes of rain -- image of mesoscale convective system

    North American storm clusters could produce 80 percent more rain

    Storm clusters known as mesoscale convective systems will pose a much greater flooding risk later this century in a warming climate.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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