For U.S. coastal residents, storm surge is among the deadliest hurricane hazards, causing catastrophic property damage and loss of life; and scientists expect tropical storms to grow more intense. During Hurricane Ian in 2022, storm surge accounted for 41 of the 66 direct deaths. The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is now underway, and while NOAA expects below-normal activity, emergency managers caution that it only takes one storm to devastate a community. A recent study published in Risk Analysis, finds that among residents living in flood-prone areas, place attachment is strongly related to protective action.  

The team is working with NASA to unlock insights into our atmosphere, helping to predict extreme weather, track pollution, and monitor the recovery of the ozone layer.  

The American Meteorological Society has released a statement expressing concerns about a proposed rule from the President's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that would restructure federal grantmaking throughout the United States. The statement says the proposed rule would “damage the nation’s ability to understand, predict, and respond" to natural hazards. The public comment deadline is 13 July.