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Jun 9

🌡️📈 Increasing temps are in store for much of the nation next week. The weather will feel especially hot in southern parts of the nation where high temps are forecast to reach the 90s and low 100s. Make sure to hydrate and practice heat safety next week! weather.gov/safety/heat

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El Niño conditions are here, according to the latest ENSO Outlook from

@NWSCPC

. El Niño is expected to continue into the winter, with the odds of at least a moderate event are about 84%. climate.gov/news-features/

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Air quality is reported using the Air Quality Index (AQI). Do you know what these numbers and their corresponding levels mean? View the chart below to find out. To see the current air quality in your area, visit airnow.gov

Understanding the Air Quality Index (AQI). Good is AQI 0-50, no health impacts expected. Moderate is AQI 51-100, very sensitive people may wish to limit outdoor exertion. Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups is AQI 101-150, sensitive people should limit outdoor exertion. Unhealthy is AQI 151-200, everyone should limit exertion outdoors. Very Unhealthy is AQI 201-300, sensitive people should avoid all outdoor activity. Hazardous is AQI 301-500, everyone should avoid all outdoor activity.

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This week,

satellites are monitoring even more thick smoke from #wildfires burning in Canada that has been blowing over the eastern and central U.S., triggering air quality alerts in many areas. Learn more in our latest #EarthFromOrbit video: bit.ly/43vzZgx

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On this #WorldOceanDay a big thanks to

@marinesanctuary

for holding this conversation on how government, NGOs and developers must work with fisheries, Tribes, and communities to meet our #30x30 goals for offshore wind and conservation. #CHOW2023

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

@marinesanctuary

National Weather Service and 6 others

"Capitol Hill Ocean Week by definition is a milestone week," says Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere

@rickspinradnoaa

. He says we are in an incredible era for marine conservation with six proposed

@sanctuaries

in designation! #CHOW2023

's 6-10 day outlook brings mixed news for #drought in the Midwest: Hotter/drier for the upper Midwest w/ near to above normal precip elsewhere in the region Meanwhile, the West looks (mostly) cool/wet & the Gulf Coast states look warm/dry cpc.ncep.noaa.gov

As smoke impacts the eastern US, this week’s Dry Times focuses on #drought + #wildfire Summer Wildfire Outlook

@NIFC_Fire

Improving Subseasonal Fire Danger Forecast

@ucmerced

2023 N. American Fire Season

@NASA

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Spotlight on KS, where recent rains improved conditions this week - but exceptional #drought remains Precip deficits remain in central/eastern KS, along with low streamflows and dry soils And agricultural impacts are still being felt Learn more: drought.gov/states/kansas

According to the June 6 U.S. Drought Monitor, 80.5% of Kansas is in drought, with 16.6% in Exceptional (D4) Drought and 29.7% in Extreme (D3) drought. Only the northeastern corner of the state is free from Abnormal Dryness or drought.

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Over the past 30 days (through June 5, 2023), parts of north-central and eastern Kansas have had below-normal precipitation, with some areas of near-normal precipitation. Western Kansas has had near to above-normal precipitation. Precipitation data are from GridMET.

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Over the past 60 days (through June 5, 2023), most of north-central and eastern Kansas have had below-normal precipitation, while western Kansas has had near to above-normal precipitation. Precipitation data are from GridMET.

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Real-time streamflow from U.S. Geological Survey streamgages for Kansas, as of June 8, 2023. Many streamgages in central and eastern Kansas are below normal compared to historical conditions, and several are record low. Other streamgages are normal, with a few above normal.

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#DroughtMonitor 6/6: Drought & dryness expanded across the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic this week The Southern Plains saw improvements, but more are needed #Drought2023's Footprint: 18.3% of USA + Puerto Rico drought.gov/current-condit

Drought Center and 7 others

The June 6, 2023 United States Drought Monitor shows large areas of Moderate to Exceptional Drought (D1-D4) across Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, and Missouri. The largest concentration of Exceptional Drought is in Kansas. Abnormal Dryness (D0) and Moderate Drought (D1) extend across much of the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. Drought and dryness also exist in parts of the West, though much of the region is drought-free or Abnormally Dry. Severe Drought persists in the Florida Peninsula, but it has been reduced. As of June 1, 2023, 18.3% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico is in drought.

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#Wildfire smoke is continuing to impact large portions of the Eastern United States today. Stay up-to-date with air quality in your area and take steps to protect yourself from smoky air. fire.airnow.gov

A person holding a cell phone showing the fire and smoke map on the AirNow app. The map shows an image of the United States with historical AQIs along with fires. "Track smoke and wildfires near you using the AirNow mobile app. Now available in Spanish."

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@NWSWPC

Air Quality Alerts over parts of the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic go.usa.gov/cu3Wx

(5 of 5) SEE: Our U.S. map of #May 2023 Significant #Climate Events from

. Download at: bit.ly/3qwEHw0 #StateOfClimate

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(4 of 5) #Alaska’s average #May temp was 39.8°F — 2.0°F above the long-term avg. — ranking ranking in the middle third of the 99-year record: bit.ly/3qwEHw0

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(3 of 5) #May contiguous U.S. precipitation total was 2.56 inches — 0.35 of an inch below avg. — ranking in the driest third of the historical record: bit.ly/3qwEHw0

#StateOfClimate

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(2 of 5) #May avg. temp for the contiguous U.S. was 62.4°F — 2.2°F above avg. — ranking 11th warmest in the 129-year record: bit.ly/3qwEHw0

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(1 of 5) JUST IN for #May 2023: Record-breaking heat wave hits the NW. E. Nebraska records lowest amount of spring rain since the Dust Bowl. Drought coverage down nearly 44% since Nov. 2022. More from our May #StateofClimate Report: bit.ly/3qwEHw0

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Forecasters at

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announce the arrival of #ElNino weather.gov/news/230706-El

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There are so many reasons why we should care about our ocean, on #WorldOceanDay and every day. Here are some of the many benefits to our planet: oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/why-care #OceanMonthNOAA

infographic depicting stats on many benefits from the ocean. full text at link.

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We are excited to partner with

@USGPO

to Increase Permanent Public Access to 47,000+

Publications: bit.ly/3NeQUhN

@NOAAResearch

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Jun 6

Air quality has plummeted across much of the northeast as smoke from wildfires in Canada moves south. Poor air quality can be hazardous. Before spending time outdoors, check the air quality forecast. Make sure you aren’t doing yourself more harm than good. airnow.gov

Air Quality and Health: Exposure to air pollutants such as particulate matter and ground-level ozone can cause headaches, irritated eyes and sinuses, fatigue, difficulty breathing, chest pains, asthma attacks, irritated throat and increased coughing. Poor air quality can be hazardous to anyone, and it can aggravate health problems such as asmtha, heart disease, and lung disease. Seniors, children and those with compromised immune systems are especially at risk.

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Happening tomorrow, June 8!

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Will you be in the Washington, D.C. area on June 8? Join us and the National Museum of American History for interactive #WorldOceanDay experiences exploring how art, science, & community action can connect us to our waterways. Details: naturalhistory.si.edu/events/festiva @NMNH

Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS)

@JPSSProgram

Jun 6

See a dust plume from the Western Sahara Desert drift across the Atlantic Ocean in imagery acquired by

@NASA

’s #SuomiNPP satellite and NOAA’s #NOAA20 satellite from June 1 to June 30, 2020. #NationalOceanMonth Learn more: go.nasa.gov/3MWhVq8 Video credit:

Today NOAA announced a $2.6B framework to invest in coastal resilience through the Inflation Reduction Act. The initiative will protect coastal communities, restore marine resources, improve weather & climate data services, & more. noaa.gov/news-releases/ #ClimateReadyCoasts

A photo collage highlighting some of the initiatives from NOAA's Inflation Reduction Act investments. (Image credit: NOAA)

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@noaacoastalsci

NOAA is forecasting this summer’s Gulf of Mexico “dead zone” – an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and other marine life – to be approximately 4,155 square miles, smaller than the long-term average measured size of 5,364 square miles. #hypoxia noaa.gov/news-release/n

The Mississippi River watershed, which encompasses over 40% of the continental U.S and crosses 22 state boundaries, is made up of farms (yellow), cities (red), and natural lands (green). Nitrogen and phosphorus pollution in runoff and discharges from agricultural and urban areas are the major contributors to the annual summer hypoxic dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico (gray). Credit: USGS

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@NWSWPC

Be sure to remain weather aware throughout parts of the central/southern Rockies and southern High Plains today as heavy rain could lead to instances of flash flooding. A localized risk of heavy rainfall also exists across CA, the Upper Midwest, northern Rockies, and Gulf Coast.

Heavy rain overtop saturated ground conditions and burn scars could lead to scattered instances of flash flooding over the central/southern Rockies and southern High Plains today. These areas are located within a Slight Risk (level 2/4) of Excessive Rainfall.

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World Ocean Day, June 8, 2023

Just in: Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels jump again. Annual increase in Keeling Curve peak is one of the largest on record. Get the details: noaa.gov/news-release/b

@NOAAResearch

Air intake tube for NOAA's Picarro analyzer, which was installed on the deck of the Maunakea Observatories building on December 8, 2022. (Image credit: NOAA)

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naturalhistory.si.edu

Get the schedule of events at the museum on World Ocean Day, June 8, 2023, and get educational ocean resources.

As our satellites keep watch from above, let's remember that #CoralReefs are vulnerable to warming ocean temperatures, which can lead to #CoralBleaching. Learn more about coral: oceantoday.noaa.gov/fullmoon-coral #30DaysofOcean

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Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS)

@JPSSProgram

Jun 2

For #NationalOceanMonth, discover how @NOAA’s JPSS satellites monitor ocean temperature. If the temp. rises for a long time, coral bleaching can occur.

@CoralReefWatch See Earth's sea surface temp., using NOAA's #NOAA20 & NOAA/NASA's #SuomiNPP satellite data from June 1.

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It’s the first day of #NationalOceanMonth and to kick it off, it’s also #WorldReefDay!

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@CoralReefWatch

uses satellite data to predict, observe, and alert users worldwide of the threats coral reef ecosystems face. Learn more: coralreefwatch.noaa.gov #OceanMonthNOAA

June Drought Outlook by

NOAA Climate.gov and 5 others

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@NWSCPC

shows two potential big changes. Most of the Plains are expected to continue to see improvement, w/ some drought removal. But drought is expected to develop across a swath of the Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic. cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/exper

This map shows the June Drought Outlook for the United States by the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center. Drought is expected to improve or be removed in parts of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and all of the Plains except part of South Dakota and Nebraska. Drought is expected to be removed in Florida. Drought is expected to develop in a large part of the Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and a bit of Hawaii.

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Much of the Midwest stays relatively dry next week, per

National Weather Service and 6 others

@NWSCPC

. Drought may further develop. Meanwhile, the West and S. Plains have mostly greater than normal precip chances. Temps: Warmer for the northern US. Cooler for the southern/eastern US. drought.gov/forecasts

This map shows the 6-10 day precipitation outlook by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. Above-normal precipitation chances are expected for most of the West, Southern Plains, and parts of the rest of the Plains. Below-normal precipitation chances are expected for much of the Midwest, Washington Coast, and northeastern Alaska. Most of the rest of the United States has normal precipitation chances.

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This map shows the 6-10 day temperature outlook by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. The Southwest into the Southern Plains and most of the East have below-normal temperature chances. Above-normal temperature chances are expected for the northern United States from the Pacific Northwest across to the Midwest.

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Recent drought news has been good. Drought coverage in the US has declined for 14 straight weeks from Feb 21 (34.7%) to May 30 (15.8%). But there are warning signs. Abnormal Dryness (D0) jumped from 18% last week to 26% this week, much of it new. Drought.gov

NOAA Climate.gov and 7 others

These two pie charts by the National Drought Mitigation Center show U.S. States and Puerto Rico Percent Areas in U.S. Drought Monitor Categories. The focus here is on Abnormal Dryness (D0). The top graph is from May 23, 2023. It shows that 18 percent of the United States has Abnormal Dryness. The bottom graph shows that 26 percent of the United States has Abnormal Dryness.

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#DroughtMonitor 5/30: While the S. Plains improved again, the Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and South saw a huge expansion of Abnormal Dryness (D1) w/ some drought. Parts of the eastern Plains worsened too. #Drought2023's Footprint 15.8% of USA Drought.gov

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The May 30, 2023 United States Drought Monitor shows abnormal dryness (D0) and varying levels of drought covering much of the Plains, with areas of Extreme (D3) or Exceptional (D4) drought, especially in Kansas and Nebraska. The Southern Plains did see improvements this week. Drought continues to shrink in the West but is still present to some degree in every western state. The Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and South saw a huge expansion of Abnormal Dryness with some drought added where there was previous dryness. Florida has Severe Drought on the western coast.

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National Science Foundation

📢 Announcing

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funding to

to construct the Airborne Phased Array Radar! ✈ APAR will be a state-of-the-art radar and help researchers improve models used for weather prediction and climate projections, boosting U.S. security. bit.ly/43gXD0h

An image of an advanced plane that analyzes weather events with several sensing propellers.

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#OceanMonthNOAA #MarineLife

Jun 1

Today kicks off #NationalOceanMonth, a time to celebrate our world ocean. From corals to coasts, restoration to resilience, & more, stay tuned all month as we shine the spotlight on ocean literacy & awareness: oceanservice.noaa.gov/ocean/30days

@noaaocean

Palmyra Atoll, home to some of the healthiest marine ecosystems in the world and reported to be among the most predator-dominated and biomass-rich reefs and atolls in the Central Pacific Ocean. Credit: Kydd Pollock/The Nature Conservancy.

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Tomorrow, June 1, marks the first day of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Check out our hurricane safety tips and resources to make sure you're prepared: weather.gov/safety/hurrica

Aerial views of damage caused from Hurricane Katrina the day after the hurricane hit August 30, 2005. Credit: Jocelyn Augustino, FEMA, katrinadestruction.com.

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NWS Storm Prediction Center

Severe thunderstorm gusts -- some reaching at least 75 mph -- are possible from this afternoon into early evening over portions of the central High Plains. Visit weather.gov for the latest.

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7:47am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Slight Risk: over parts of the central High Plains spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo

NOAA Ocean Exploration

@oceanexplorer

LIVE:

@EVNautilus

is currently exploring a seamount 220 nautical miles north of Palmyra Atoll. Tune in: nautiluslive.org

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