Fault and Flood

National Interagency Fire Center

A page on agencies in our natural disasters coverage, part of our climate reporting, alongside the 10 reports filed on it so far.

Australian fire authorities warn of elevated spring fire risk due to a strong El Nino, with below-average rainfall and...

Australia's spring fire risk heightened

Australian fire authorities warn of elevated spring fire risk due to a strong El Nino, with below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures...

2026-08-29
NOAA's National Weather Service will expand its National Mesonet Program through a new contract with KBR Wyle Services...

NOAA expands weather network with Mesonet

NOAA's National Weather Service will expand its National Mesonet Program through a new contract with KBR Wyle Services, LLC, beginning September 1.

2026-08-28
The Storm Prediction Center states thunderstorms developing over central and eastern Maine Friday afternoon may produce...

SPC: Severe Storm Threat for Maine

The Storm Prediction Center states thunderstorms developing over central and eastern Maine Friday afternoon may produce marginally severe hail up to...

2026-08-28
The Storm Prediction Center issued a Day 1 Convective Outlook on August 26, 2026, indicating a slight risk of severe...

SPC Outlook: Slight Storm Risk Midwest

The Storm Prediction Center issued a Day 1 Convective Outlook on August 26, 2026, indicating a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of...

2026-08-26
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued Mesoscale Discussion 2137, indicating a 40 percent chance of a severe weather...

Storm Watch Possible Over Eastern Corn Belt

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued Mesoscale Discussion 2137, indicating a 40 percent chance of a severe weather watch for the eastern Corn...

2026-08-26
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is utilizing cutting-edge technologies to collect and analyze...

NOAA Leverages Advanced Technologies to Manage Ocean Resources

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is utilizing cutting-edge technologies to collect and analyze data on ocean resources and...

2026-08-20
The Storm Prediction Center reports that Severe Thunderstorm Watch 599 continues, with potential for severe hail and wind...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 599 Remains Active Across Central U.S.

The Storm Prediction Center reports that Severe Thunderstorm Watch 599 continues, with potential for severe hail and wind in parts of Nebraska, Iowa...

2026-08-19
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of southwest Iowa...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Iowa and Nebraska

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of southwest Iowa and central to eastern...

2026-08-19
Climate: According to the National Hurricane Center, there are currently no tropical cyclones in the Eastern Pacific

No Tropical Cyclones in the Eastern Pacific at This Time

According to the National Hurricane Center, there are currently no tropical cyclones in the Eastern Pacific.

2026-08-16
The National Hurricane Center reports Tropical Storm Lala active south of Honolulu and notes a medium-chance (50 %) of a...

Tropical Weather Outlook Highlights Potential Low-Pressure Development in the Pacific

The National Hurricane Center reports Tropical Storm Lala active south of Honolulu and notes a medium-chance (50 %) of a tropical depression forming...

2026-08-16