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MTG-I2 Safely in Orbit, Unlocking Faster and Sharper Weather Monitoring Across Europe
The Meteosat Third Generation Imager 2 satellite (MTG-I2) has successfully passed its first critical post-launch milestones, completing the first full Meteosat Third Generation constellation in orbit. The imager satellite MTG-I2 is safely in orbit and operating as expected following its successful launch yesterday at 22:11 CEST on board an Ariane 6 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Our teams…
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What Drivers Should Expect From Seasonal Weather
Seasonal weather can change driving conditions quickly. Find practical tips for staying safe on the road through rain, heat, falling leaves, and winter storms.
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El Niño Is Underway
El Niño, characterized by warmer-than-normal water temperatures in parts of the equatorial Pacific, made its return in June 2026. Observations of sea surface height from the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite that month indicated that the 2026 event was continuing to strengthen. The natural, recurring phenomenon can have widespread effects, typically bringing wetter conditions to the U.S. Southwest and drought to countries…
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NASA-European Sea Level Mission Homes in on El Niño
Sea level data from a satellite launched by NASA and European partners shows that a swell of warm water hundreds of miles wide has arrived in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America, a sign that El Niño will likely emerge later in the year. Because water expands as it warms, a rise in elevation of an area…
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A Hot Start to Spring in the Southwest
In March 2026, the first official day of the Northern Hemisphere’s spring felt more like summer across much of the southwestern United States. Numerous high-temperature records fell that day amid a bout of extreme heat. The extent and severity of the heat are represented on this map, which shows air temperatures on the afternoon of March 20, modeled at 2…
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Weather Patterns That Can Damage Your Car
From hail to heat waves, learn how different weather conditions damage your vehicle and discover practical tips to protect your car year-round.
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Successful Launch of Metop-SGA1 to Take Weather Forecasting to New Heights
With a global audience watching in anticipation at launch events and online, Metop Second Generation A1 (Metop-SGA1) – also carrying the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-5 mission – lifted off on an Ariane-62 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, at 02:37 CEST on 13 August. As the first satellite in the EUMETSAT Polar System – Second Generation (EPS-SG) programme, the launch…
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Protecting Your Electronics From Lightning Strikes
Discover essential tips and best practices to safeguard your electronics against lightning strikes, ensuring your devices remain protected during storms.
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NASA Langley Team to Study Weather During Eclipse Using Uncrewed Vehicles
A six-person team of researchers from NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, will travel to Fort Drum, N.Y., to study changes in the Sun’s radiation as it reaches Earth before, during, and after the total solar eclipse April 8. Weather sensors similar to what is used on daily weather balloons by the National Weather Service will be added to…
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Perfect Weather for Your Perfect Day – MyRadar Launches Meteorological Wedding Planning Services
MyRadar, the app more than 15 million active users rely on for their weather updates, is now offering specialized services to brides and wedding planners to help create their perfect day, rain or shine. With a starter plan and three distinct tiers, planning a wedding’s weather details becomes an insightful and interactive experience, with personalized assistance from a dedicated, seasoned…
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