1. Rain in New York City

    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

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  2. The NSF/NCAR C-130 sits in its hangar.

    NCAR’s next-gen airborne radar will have unmatched ability to peer deep inside storms

    A next-generation airborne radar designed by NCAR that could revolutionize our ability to observe, understand, and ultimately predict high-impact weather events has received $91.8 million in funding from NSF.

    • Weather

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  3. Forecast of solar irradiance across New York State

    NCAR develops advanced solar energy forecasting system

    NCAR has successfully developed an advanced solar energy forecasting system for New York that offers the potential to help the state achieve its renewable energy goals while saving millions of dollars for ratepayers.

    • Weather

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  4. Richard Rotunno

    NCAR scientist Richard Rotunno elected to National Academy of Sciences

    National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) scientist Richard Rotunno has been named a new member of the National Academy of Sciences, a distinguished honor given to those who have achieved excellence in research.

    • Weather

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  5.  Buried machinery in barn lot in South Dakota during the Dust Bowl.

    1930s Dust Bowl affected extreme heat around Northern Hemisphere

    Scientists find link between the extreme heat of the Great Plains in the 1930s and soaring temperatures far beyond the United States.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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