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Alt Text: Storm clouds gathering above a field covered in hay bales.

June 10, 2024

Assessing the U.S. Climate in May 2024

During May, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 62.3°F, 2.1°F above the 20th-century average.

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June 6, 2024

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for June 4, 2024

The sun setting behind clouds over a valley.

May 30, 2024

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for May 28, 2024

A damaged boat washed up into the middle of a field in front of a hut.

May 24, 2024

January 15, 2022 Tonga Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami

An explosive eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in the Kingdom of Tonga on January 15, 2022 triggered deadly and damaging tsunami waves.

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May 23, 2024

U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for May 21, 2024

According to the May 21, 2024 U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to exceptional drought covers 10.5% of the United States including Puerto Rico, a decrease from last week’s 11.7%. The worst drought categories (extreme to exceptional drought) decreased from 0.7% last week to 0.6%.