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National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), an office of @NOAA, is the Nation’s leading authority for environmental data.

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Joined October 2012
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Global sea surface temperatures hit an all-time high in September 2026, making it the second-warmest September on record! 🌊 Read the full Global Report: bit.ly/Global202609
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Connecticut broke weather history with a new state hail record! ⛈️ Following a storm on July 4, 2026, a historic 3.5-inch diameter hailstone found in Terryville, CT, was officially confirmed by the State Climate Extremes Committee. Learn more: bit.ly/TerryvilleHailRecord
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In honor of National Learning and Development Month, sneak a peek at the Sep weather anomalies. Sep 2026 brought the heat, averaging a record-shattering 69.4°F—making it the warmest Sep the contiguous U.S. has seen since records began in 1895! 🌡️ bit.ly/USClimate202609
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🌎 From September 1–3, @NOAA hosted the 2026 Industry Partnerships Summit. NOAA and industry partners are working together to turn weather and climate data into practical tools that address real-world business needs. Learn more here: ncei.noaa.gov/post/event
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#NOAAHeritageWeek is the perfect time to get to know two historic high-flyers. Since their first missions 50 years ago, NOAA's Hurricane Hunters have supported storm research that helps save lives and protect property. Learn more: omao.noaa.gov/P3-50th #50YearsofNOAAP3
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🌞Happy Fall Equinox everyone! Today at 8:05 p.m. EDT the sun passes the celestial equator! This means that fall has officially arrived in the northern hemisphere!
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🖥️ Happy National Online Learning Day! Our Education page offers toolkits for educators, virtual/interactive Story Maps and other online resources on topics like tsunamis, weather and oceans. Explore and learn more at: ncei.noaa.gov/resources/educ…
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Whether you're a scientist, a student, or just curious about our coast, our Gulf Data Atlas is basically a digital treasure map! Start exploring today! ncei.noaa.gov/news/exploring… @NOAA
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☁️ Celebrate Cloud Appreciation Day by downloading NCEI’s free Sky Watcher Chart, which can help you identify the several different types of clouds found in the sky. Download the chart here: repository.library.noaa.gov/… Happy sky watching!
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🌎 Earth experienced its warmest August on record! Our latest global report for August 2026 is now available. In honor of Swap Ideas Day, tell us about your record warm August and read the full report here: bit.ly/Global202608
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It’s official: 2026 dropped the mic and had the warmest summer on record for the contiguous U.S. How did you manage to stay cool during this historic summer? Learn more about the August U.S. Report here: bit.ly/USClimate202608
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🌞 Happy Labor Day! Let’s celebrate all the great scientists who contribute to our national weather, ocean, and environment studies. Have a safe and happy holiday!
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Illinois officially has a new state hail record! ⛈️ A colossal hailstone, measuring 6.603 inches in diameter, was confirmed by the SCEC following a storm on March 10, 2026, near Kankakee, IL. It reached historic size, weight, and volume! Learn more: bit.ly/ILHailRecord
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🌊 Explore the NOAA @oceanexplorer website for access to classroom materials on topics such as bioluminescence, deep-sea corals, seafloor mapping and more. Visit and learn more here: oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/
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💡@NOAA Industry Partnerships program is excited to announce the Industry Partnerships Summit on Sep 1–3. The summit brings together industry leaders and NOAA scientists to celebrate longstanding collaboration, release and demo new tools, and much more! bit.ly/NOAAIndustrySummit202…
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🌧️JetStream is a free to use, interactive website with a variety of different topics such as the atmosphere, ocean and global weather for educators, students, or anyone interested in learning about weather. Access JetStream and learn more here: noaa.gov/jetstream
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✈️ Today is National Aviation Day! Learn more about the link between aviation and the World Magnetic Model here! ncei.noaa.gov/news/airport-r…
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📚 NCEI and @NOAA have got you covered for back to school! Check out our variety of back to school bundles and resource kits for popular topics that are tailored for grade levels K-12. Explore and access the different back to school bundles here: bit.ly/4ymJLS9
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If you thought July 2026 felt like a sauna, you weren't imagining it. We just tied 2024 for the warmest July on record—ocean surface temperatures reached a record high for the month too. 🌍🌡️ Read the full report here: bit.ly/Global202607
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NCEI scientists conducted extensive research on tsunamis caused by landslides following this event! Learn more about the tsunami that occurred one year ago along the shoreline of Tracy Arm Fjord, near Juneau, Alaska.
#OnThisDay one year ago, a massive landslide occurred along the shoreline of Tracy Arm Fjord, approximately 80 miles southeast of Juneau, Alaska. The landslide plunged into the fjord, sending a tsunami through an area with heavy shipping and boating activity. Learn more about how NESDIS helps compile and curate records of these events and their impacts worldwide: bit.ly/3U4gLPd
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