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Scientists gain powerful tool to scrutinize changing U.S. weather patterns
An extraordinary new dataset of high-resolution weather simulations that span more than four decades over the continental United States is now available to the Earth system science community.
- Climate,
- Weather
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Simultaneous large wildfires will increase in Western U.S.
Simultaneous outbreaks of large wildfires will become more frequent in the West, putting major strains on efforts to fight the blazes.
- Climate
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NCAR experimental prediction system calls for a super El Niño this winter
Current El Niño conditions are likely to develop into one of the strongest events on record — comparable to the major El Niño of 1997-98 — according to an experimental prediction system developed for research purposes.
- Climate,
- Weather
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Research confirms non-white urban residents face more heat stress
An advanced computer modeling technique reveals that non-white and lower-income residents of U.S. cities face greater heat stress.
- Climate,
- Weather
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City dwellers will face more extreme precipitation in the future
Researchers examine the potential for urban areas to experience heavier rainfall and flooding risks in the future.
- Climate,
- Weather