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NOAA @noaa.gov · 9d

For the latest on #Humberto and #Imelda:

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and @NWS on X

As always: Get your latest *local* forecast 24/7 at www.weather.gov by inputting your city, state or Zip Code

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Central Pacific Hurricane Center 2525 Correa Rd Suite 250 Honolulu, HI 96822 [email protected]

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 9d

Swells and high surf from both Humberto and Imelda are expected to produce dangerous marine conditions and rip currents along the east coast of Florida and the Georgia coast today (Sept. 29). These conditions will spread northward along much of the East Coast early this week.
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NOAA @noaa.gov · 9d

Hurricane #Humberto Advisory 20: (NOAA's National Hurricane Center):

"Humberto Expected to Produce Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents For Bermuda and Most of the U. S. East Coast This Week. Tropical Storm Conditions Possible in Bermuda On Tuesday."

See: #humbertoes.gov/#humberto" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hurricanes.gov/#humberto

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Central Pacific Hurricane Center 2525 Correa Rd Suite 250 Honolulu, HI 96822 [email protected]

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 9d

Quite a satellite image this morning! 🛰️🌀

Clouds extend 1000 miles from #Imelda's center all the way into central Pennsylvania.

#Humberto continues to churn in the Atlantic.

Visible satellite image of the East Coast and Atlantic showing the two tropical system.

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NOAA @noaa.gov · 15d

AND... WE HAVE LIFTOFF of NOAA’s #SWFOL1 satellite, riding along with
NASA.gov's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (#IMAP) and Carruthers Geocorona Observatory!

More about SWFO-L1:
noaa.gov/SWFOL1

#LetsGoSWFO!

SWFO-L1 Launch

SWFO-L1 will keep a watchful eye on the sun and near-Earth environment for space weather activity, using a solar telescope to monitor the Sun's activity and a suite of instruments to make real-time me...

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NOAA @noaa.gov · 15d

Grab your coffee and tune into the #SWFOL1 launch livestream in progress from NASA's Kennedy Space Center!

Launch time scheduled for 7:30 a.m. EDT today, 9/24.

*** See the livestream NOW at:

noaa.gov/SWFOL1

and on the NOAA Satellites Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NOAASatellit...

20 reactions · 12 shares | NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On - Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) mission, along with NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) and the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory ...

NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On - Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) mission, along with NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) and the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory are set to launch from...

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NOAA @noaa.gov · 16d

SWFO-L1 🚀LAUNCH UPDATE per NASA Kennedy:

NASA and SpaceX are now targeting 7:30 a.m. EDT, Wed Sept. 24 for the launch of IMAP, SWFO-L1, and Carruthers to allow more time for recovery assets to arrive at the landing zone. All 3 spacecraft and rocket remain healthy.

science.nasa.gov/blogs/imap/2...

NASA, SpaceX Now Targeting Sept. 24 for Space Weather Launch - NASA Science

NASA and SpaceX are now targeting 7:30 a.m. EDT, Wednesday Sept. 24 for the launch of NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 16d

The Fall/Autumnal Equinox is TODAY at 2:19 PM EDT. That's the time at which our Sun is directly over the Earth's equator, signaling the start of Northern Hemisphere astronomical fall. The Earth’s northern hemisphere will continue to tilt further from the sun through the Winter Solstice on Dec 21.

Graphic showing Earth during the June solstice and September equinox. At the equinox, sunlight is evenly distributed along the equator. Text notes Fall Equinox 2025 occurs Sept 22 at 2:19 pm EDT.

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NOAA @noaa.gov · 19d

We're at T-minus 4 days & counting until the SWFOL1 launch! 🚀

NOAA's #SWFOL1 🛰️ will improve #SpaceWeather forecasting:

Its magnetometer will track solar plasma heading toward Earth and help forecast geomagnetic storms.

More: noaa.gov/SWFOL1

#SWFOMission #LetsGoSWFO #CountdownToLaunch

SWFO-L1 Launch

SWFO-L1 will keep a watchful eye on the sun and near-Earth environment for space weather activity, using a solar telescope to monitor the Sun's activity and a suite of instruments to make real-time me...

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 19d

Though temperatures will feel very beach-like, increasing northeast winds this weekend will bring a high rip current risk to local beaches in parts of Florida and Georgia. Locals and visitors, should follow beach patrol guidance & flags.
Visit weather.gov/beach for the latest forecast info.

Rip current risk outlook for Sept 19–20, 2025. High risk marked in red along parts of Florida’s east coast. Moderate risk in yellow extends along the rest of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina coasts. Low or no data elsewhere.

Ocean waves are shown breaking offshore with text: Don't Put Yourself at Risk: How to help someone caught in a rip current. Carefully assess the situation. Is the person unable to return to shore? Get help from a lifeguard. If there is no lifeguard, call 9-1-1. Advise the person to swim following the shoreline to escape the current. If possible, throw the person something that floats. Never enter the water without a flotation device. Many people have died trying to rescue someone caught in a rip current.

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 21d

The Atlantic season's 7th named storm, Tropical Storm Gabrielle, has formed. Gabrielle is expected to slowly strengthen and may approach Bermuda as a hurricane early next week.

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NOAA @noaa.gov · 21d

Countdown to launch: NOAA’s #SWFOL1 #Satellite #Observatory

Safeguarding society, a million miles from home ...

Scheduled for September 23, 2025, from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.

--> Bookmark: noaa.gov/SWFOL1

An artist's rendering of NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite in space orbit next to a image of the sun producing a coronal mass ejection. Earth is seen in the far distance. Image credit: NOAA Satellites.

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 23d

Space weather is a two-sided coin: it creates beautiful auroras, but it can also jeopardize the technologies we rely on daily. See all the impacts of space weather at weather.gov/safety.

Space weather impacts: Aurora (northern lights). GPS. Satellites. Communications. Human space exploration. Aviation. Electric Power.

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 23d

Here is the latest precipitation forecast through the work week (September 15-19), with a few areas of wet and unsettled weather anticipated. Umbrellas may be needed at times in the central U.S., Mid-Atlantic, southern Florida, and Southwest. ☔️
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Map of the U.S. with the precipitation forecast this week (September 15-19). The map contours show bright shading over the Plains and Mid Atlantic states where more rain is expected.

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NOAA @noaa.gov · 26d

NOAA's NCEI has issued its Global #August 2025 temperature and precipitation analysis.

Summary and images for download can be accessed at: bit.ly/Global202508

via NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information

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NOAA @noaa.gov · 28d

Even distant storms like Hurricane #Erin can pose a danger to coastal communities.

NOAA's National Weather Service provides life-saving information to keep Americans safe even in the face of unseen risks.

Read more at: noaa.gov/stories/hurr...

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Hurricane Erin: When distant storms pose a danger to America’s coastal communities

Although the eye of Hurricane Erin was never closer than about 200 miles from the U.S. East Coast and its center never made landfall, Erin’s effects were still seen along the shoreline and felt by coa...

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 29d

Tropical Storm Kiko will continue to pass north of the Hawaiian Islands today and Wednesday, disrupting the trade winds, producing areas of heavy rainfall, and generating large surf along east facing shores. Find more detailed info at the NWS Forecast Office Honolulu's webpage: weather.gov/hfo

Kiko is forecast to pass north of the Hawaiian Islands today
and Wednesday. Additional weakening is expected, and the threat of
direct impacts on the islands continues to diminish, though
interests should still monitor Kiko's progress and the latest
forecasts.

Swells generated by Kiko are gradually building from east to west
across the exposed Hawaiian waters and are forecast to peak
today through Wednesday, potentially producing life-threatening
surf and rip currents. Refer to the latest updates and forecasts
issued from the National Weather Service in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 28d

A day at the beach won't be "a day at the beach" today. Higher than normal tides and persistant onshore winds are leading to rough surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding up and down the U.S. East Coast. Take extra precautions while enjoying the coast today.

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NOAA @noaa.gov · 29d

NOAA's NCEI just released its #August and #Summer 2025 temperature and precipitation analysis for the U.S.

Report summary & images for download can be accessed at:

bit.ly/USClimate202...

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · Sep 8

Attention Teachers and Educators!
Have the NWS visit your classroom virtually! Presentation topics include weather, climate, space weather, hydrology (rivers) & tsunamis, and are available in English and Spanish. weather.gov/education/sc... #BackToSchoolNOAA

A group of students sit on a classroom floor facing the projector screen which displays a map of the United States and the faces of meteorologists virtually speaking about the presentation. The students hold their laptops and listen intently to the presentation. Text on the photo reads: Virtual School Talks

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · Sep 8

After a fairly cool stretch of weather for portions of the U.S., temperatures will be on the rise this week. That trend will continue into mid September. The exception being eastern portions of the country with a near to below normal signal. Here's the 8-14 day temperature outlook (Sept. 15-21).👇

8-14 Day Temperature Outlook (September 15-21)
Maybe showing all 50 states with most colored orange and red - indicating better odds of seeing above normal temperatures. Near to below more likely across the eastern U.S. and northwest Alaska.

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · Sep 8

It is a chilly morning across the eastern third of the country today! In fact, as of 8 am ET, seven stations recorded a record low with with many more tied or within 3 degrees of the previous daily record.

☀️Ample sunshine will allow for a quick warmup by this afternoon.

Map of locations across the Great Lakes, Midwest and portions of the Northeast that tied or broke low temperature records this morning. Many locations are in the 30s and 40s this morning.

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · Sep 5

Unseasonably cool weather across the Plains and into the Midwest today will push even further south and east behind a cold front as we move into Saturday. Above normal readings are set to return to much those same areas by mid-week next week. Get the latest at weather.gov

U.S. map of forecast high temperatures for Sept 5, ranging from 40s in the northern Plains to 100s in Texas and California. Record cool highs marked in the Upper Midwest.

U.S. map of forecast high temperatures for Sept 6, similar pattern with 40s–100s. Record cool highs marked over Michigan and nearby states.”

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · Sep 4

Did you know the NWS deploys meteorologists to wildfires? Incident Meteorologists provide forecasts to keep firefighters prepared for upcoming weather.

📸Incident meteorologists and fire officials at the Bison Ridge Fire in Idaho. NWS Photos: Robert Hyatt

www.noaa.gov/stories/imet...

Map of locations where NWS incident meteorologists are deployed (as of September 4, 2025) across California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Arizona.

NWS meteorologist points to a map while providing a weather briefing outside while a group of fire firefighters and fire officials stand in the foreground.

Photo of NWS Incident Meteorologist in the foreground talking with two fire weather officials. Two red trucks are visible with a smokey landscape in the background.

Photo of a NWS meteorologist speaking with a small group of people on-site at an incident command post.

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