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Assessing the U.S. Climate

Monthly assessment of the National Climate

National Climate Report

An analysis of national temperatures and precipitation each month, placing the data into a historical perspective

A monthly discussion of U.S. drought status, with narrative and graphics

Wildfires Report

A summary of wildfires in the U.S. and related weather and climate conditions

National Snow and Ice Report

A national view of snow and ice conditions by month, placing the data and significant events into a historical perspective

Tornadoes Report

A summary of tornadic activity in the Contiguous U.S.

Synoptic Discussion

A summary of synoptic activity in the U.S.

Global

Assessing the Global Climate

Monthly assessment of the Global Climate

Global Climate Report

An analysis of global temperatures and precipitation, placing the data into a historical perspective

Global Drought Narrative

A monthly narrative on the state of global drought

Regional Analysis

A summary of global regional temperature anomalies, placing the data into a historical perspective

Upper Air Report

Tropospheric and stratospheric temperatures, with data placed into historical perspective

Tropical Cyclones Report

A breakdown of hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, and tropical storms across the globe

Global Snow and Ice Report

A global view of snow and ice, placing the data into a historical perspective

Discontinued

Weather-related hazards and disasters around the world

El Niño/Southern Oscillation

Atmospheric and oceanic conditions related to ENSO

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