1. MPAS mesh

    The rise of MPAS

    A flexible, next-generation atmospheric model with the capability to accurately model weather, both regionally and globally, has been garnering increasing interest from user groups around the world, including weather forecasters, government agencies, climate scientists, private companies, and beyond.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  2. Eyewall of Hurricane Lee in 2023.

    Hurricane experts available to explain storm behavior, potential impacts

    NSF NCAR experts are available for media interviews about hurricanes.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  3. An image of a tornado forming.

    Experts available to discuss tornadoes

    As tornado season ramps up, scientists at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) are available to talk with journalists about various issues related to tornadoes.

    • Weather

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  4. Experts available to discuss atmospheric rivers

    Experts at NSF NCAR are available to talk with reporters about a number of aspects of atmospheric rivers.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  5. Damage in the Lahaina harbor after the 2023 fire

    Scientists focus on Lahaina Fire to improve prediction of wildland-urban fires

    Scientists have used a pair of computer models to simulate last year's Lahaina Wildfire, a development that could potentially help with future firefighting operations and evacuations.

    • Weather

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