Weather-Ready Nation

March 10, 2025 - National Weather Service revamps Heat Watch and Heat Warning products
To assist with people’s understanding of heat forecasts ahead of the summer season, NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) is simplifying its Heat Watches and Heat Warnings.

March 7, 2025 - 2024 Tornado Activity Reached Near-Historic Levels Across the U.S.
The severe weather that occurred in the U.S. in 2024 can be characterized as near historic and resulted in the second-highest number of tornadoes since record-keeping began in 1950, according to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center, which is part of the National Weather Service.

January 13, 2025 - New NOAA system ushers in next generation of hurricane modeling, forecasting
National Hurricane Center saw improved forecast accuracy during 2024 Atlantic hurricane season