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There’s a lot going on at NCEI. Discover more about us and Earth’s climate, oceans, coasts, and geophysics in these featured news stories.
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Icebergs from melting glacier in Icefjord.
October 13, 2023

Assessing the Global Climate in September 2023

The global land and ocean temperature departure from average for September 2023 was the highest on record for the month of September.

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Fog hovering over a lake with a backdrop of autumn trees, houses, and the sunrise.
October 12, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for October 10, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 33.6% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

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Image of a solar eclipse with a yellow-orange halo around it.
October 11, 2023

The Annular Solar Eclipse Is Happening Soon Without a Shadow of a Doubt!

With the annular eclipse rapidly approaching, see how viewability and other weather conditions could impact your long-awaited view.

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Alt Text: Heavy rain falling upon asphalt in front of a full parking lot.
October 10, 2023

Assessing the U.S. Climate in September 2023

During September, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 67.8°F, 2.9°F above the 20th-century average.

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A lakeside overhung by trees whose leaves are changing color against a mountain range at sunrise.
October 5, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for October 3, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 33.6% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

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Yellow and orange fall leaves and red berries extend in front of a blue sky.
September 29, 2023

September 2023 Regional Climate Impacts and Outlooks

The September 2023 three-month summaries of climate impacts and outlooks are now available for 12 regions and subregions.

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Sun rays bleeding through the canopy of a woodland shrouded by red leaves in the fall.
September 28, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for September 26, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 32.1% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

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Oceans Conference and Exposition 2023 Gulf Coast September 25-28, 2023
September 27, 2023

Participating in OCEANS 2023 Gulf Coast

The OCEANS 2023 Gulf Coast conference brings together government and civilian sector oceanographic expertise.

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The number four followed by the Regional Climate Center logo, creating the number 40 in dark blue color.
September 25, 2023

Celebrating 40 Years of the Regional Climate Center Program: Climate Services in Action

The Regional Climate Center Program provided examples of how climate services provided by the RCCs impact and inform real world decision-making.

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River running through a forest of green trees with the start of yellow foliage and mountains in the background.
September 21, 2023

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for September 19, 2023

Moderate to exceptional drought covers 31.7% of the United States including Puerto Rico.

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