1. A 3D-printed weather station

    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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  2. Hurricane Patricia from space

    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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  3. U.S. Drought Monitor map showing 2012 drought

    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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  4. Hurricane Matthew simulation by NCAR MPAS model

    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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  5. Congressional briefing on water: inundation map

    UCAR congressional briefing highlights flood, drought prediction

    Experts discuss more detailed forecasts of floods, streamflow, and potential drought conditions,

    • Government Relations,
    • Water,
    • Weather

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