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Congressman: NOAA 'dragging its feet' fixing Galveston-area weather tower
His letter, first reported by the Galveston County Daily News, stated that Weber had contacted NOAA about the antenna and ...
NOAA says Gulf of Mexico dead zone is smaller this year
The Gulf of Mexico "dead zone" is smaller than previous measurements and forecasts, NOAA announced. There are 2.8 million ...
Two senior NOAA officials were just placed on leave. Both led ‘Sharpiegate’ inquiry
While the reasoning behind the move is not clear, the two officials affected led the investigation into whether NOAA’s ...
Congressional committees push back on Trump administration's proposed NOAA budget cuts
Lawmakers from both parties have so far rejected steep cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ...
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NOAA satellite chief still doesn’t know why he’s on leave
Stephen Volz and another top NOAA official were placed on administrative leaves Friday. NOAA’s senior-most official ...
Will fall be warm or cool in Texas? NOAA maps show what to expect through October
NOAA's seasonal outlook for August through October shows continued heat across Texas, with above-average temperatures ...
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Private Companies Step up to Gather Weather Data for NOAA as Staffing Cuts Hobble Agency Forecasting
WindBorne Systems is one of several companies launching balloons, drones, buoys and other devices to provide critical data to ...
Top NOAA officials placed on leave. One said he clashed with Trump appointees.
Two high-ranking officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were placed on leave this week, including ...
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NOAA Shares Simulation of Massive Tsunami That Traveled Through the Pacific After Russian Earthquake
The world collectively braced itself for disaster when it was announced a tsunami was speeding through the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday.
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NOAA to install temporary Galveston weather radio transmitter following months of downtime
A large blaze destroyed the full-time transmitter back on March 25th, along with the shelter in place for it. Officials say ...
Proposed NOAA cuts raise concerns for Rhode Island’s fishing industry
President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for the upcoming year includes significant cuts to the National Oceanic and ...