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A favorable forecast for Kenyan students
Scientists are partnering with Kenyan schools to bring critically needed weather observations to the country.
- Education + Outreach,
- Weather
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High-res model captures explosive increase in hurricane strength
An advanced version of the Weather Research and Forecasting model (WRF-ARW) accurately forecast Hurricane Patricia's rapid intensification when run at a high enough resolution.
- Weather
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Soil moisture, snowpack data could help predict 'flash droughts'
New research suggests that "flash droughts" — like the one that unexpectedly gripped the Southern Rockies and Midwest in the summer of 2012 — could be predicted months in advance using soil moisture and snowpack data.
- Weather
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Advanced computer model focuses on Hurricane Matthew
As Hurricane Matthew churns toward the southeastern U.S. coast, NCAR scientists study how well MPAS can predict it.
- Weather
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UCAR congressional briefing highlights flood, drought prediction
Experts discuss more detailed forecasts of floods, streamflow, and potential drought conditions,
- Government Relations,
- Water,
- Weather