/tags/noaa NOAA en-US WLRN Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:20:09 GMT /weather/2024-08-09/forecasters-still-predict-a-highly-active-atlantic-hurricane-season-in-a-midseason-update Forecasters tweaked the number of expected named storms from 17 to 25 to 17 to 24. Of those named storms, 8 to 13 are still likely to become hurricanes with sustained winds of at least 75 mph. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:20:09 GMT /weather/2024-08-09/forecasters-still-predict-a-highly-active-atlantic-hurricane-season-in-a-midseason-update Associated Press /environment/2024-08-02/noaa-reports-the-gulf-of-mexicos-dead-zone-is-above-average The Gulf of Mexico's 'dead zone' is above average this year. Also known as hypoxia, it's an area in the water with low or no oxygen, and it can kill marine life. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:50:00 GMT /environment/2024-08-02/noaa-reports-the-gulf-of-mexicos-dead-zone-is-above-average Aileyahu Shanes | WUSF /environment/2024-02-23/forecaster-says-2024-hurricane-season-could-be-a-blockbuster-others-say-its-too-early-to-tell AccuWeather hurricane experts warn that all the ingredients are coming together for explosive tropical development in the Atlantic this year — especially in the second half of season. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-02-23/forecaster-says-2024-hurricane-season-could-be-a-blockbuster-others-say-its-too-early-to-tell Michael Braun, Tom Bayles /environment/2024-02-19/florida-reef-recovery-survey-record-heat The first survey of Florida’s reefs after an ‘apocalyptic’ marine heat wave offers a bleak picture of the future of the state’s renowned corals — and the restoration efforts to save them. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:39:24 GMT /environment/2024-02-19/florida-reef-recovery-survey-record-heat Alex Harris | Miami Herald /environment/2023-11-30/2023-hurricane-season-close The Atlantic hurricane season ends today. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says more named storms formed in the Atlantic this year than any other El Niño year in the modern record. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:46:06 GMT /environment/2023-11-30/2023-hurricane-season-close Greg Allen /environment/2023-10-31/gulf-protections-rices-whales NOAA denied a request to implement a “vessel slowdown zone” in waters 100 meters to 400 meters deep from Pensacola to south of Tampa to protect the species. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:02:44 GMT /environment/2023-10-31/gulf-protections-rices-whales Jim Turner - News Service of Florida /weather/2023-08-22/tropical-storm-franklin-dominican-republic-haiti Franklin was forecast to make a sharp turn north on Tuesday and then strengthen before making landfall early Wednesday in Hispaniola. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:57:19 GMT /weather/2023-08-22/tropical-storm-franklin-dominican-republic-haiti Danica Coto| Associated Press /environment/2023-08-18/florida-coral-bleaching-global-noaa National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists have warned conditions around reefs are far worse than in past bleachings, due to the warming of the oceans. Severe bleaching conditions are expected to hit the entire Caribbean by next month. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:54:42 GMT /environment/2023-08-18/florida-coral-bleaching-global-noaa Jenny Staletovich /environment/2023-08-07/noaa-reports-gulf-of-mexicos-dead-zone-is-below-average-this-year The hypoxic zone — an area of low to no oxygen — in the Gulf of Mexico is about 3,058 square miles. The "dead zone" can kill fish and marine life. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:02:17 GMT /environment/2023-08-07/noaa-reports-gulf-of-mexicos-dead-zone-is-below-average-this-year Meghan Bowman /environment/2023-06-22/the-atlantic-is-definitely-on-fire-unusually-hot-ocean-sparks-up-early-hurricane-season The Atlantic Ocean is hot right now. Hotter than it’s supposed to be for this time of year, and hot enough to worry scientists — particularly ones who monitor hurricanes. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:00:01 GMT /environment/2023-06-22/the-atlantic-is-definitely-on-fire-unusually-hot-ocean-sparks-up-early-hurricane-season Alex Harris | Miami Herald