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We just had to share this impressive imagery of severe thunderstorms sweeping across Texas yesterday, captured by NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️. The visible imagery reveals fine details within the storms, while the satellite’s Geostationary Lightning Mapper highlights where lightning flashes occurred.

We just had to share this impressive imagery of severe thunderstorms sweeping across Texas yesterday, captured by NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️. The visible imagery reveals fine details within the storms, while the satellite’s Geostationary Lightning Mapper highlights where lightning flashes occurred.

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This imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is providing visible cloud imagery every 30 seconds of #HurricaneMilton as it pushes closer to Florida. Notice the frequent #lightning being picked up by the satellite's #GLM instrument as well. Get the latest on #Milton:

This imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is providing visible cloud imagery every 30 seconds of #HurricaneMilton as it pushes closer to Florida. Notice the frequent #lightning being picked up by the satellite's #GLM instrument as well. Get the latest on #Milton:

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The #ArcticBlast that put much of Florida into a deep freeze also created these mesmerizing #CloudStreets caught by NOAA's #GOESEast. Learn more in our #SatelliteSnapshot:

The #ArcticBlast that put much of Florida into a deep freeze also created these mesmerizing #CloudStreets caught by NOAA's #GOESEast. Learn more in our #SatelliteSnapshot:

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.NOAA satellites are always watching from above, tracking dangerous severe weather and #lightning. This information helps forecasters issue earlier warnings and keep communities safe. Learn more about the Geostationary Lighting Mapper (#GLM) instrument on board NOAA's GOES satellites:

.NOAA satellites are always watching from above, tracking dangerous severe weather and #lightning. This information helps forecasters issue earlier warnings and keep communities safe. Learn more about the Geostationary Lighting Mapper (#GLM) instrument on board NOAA's GOES satellites:

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Astronomical #spring has officially sprung in the Northern Hemisphere, and NOAA satellites had a perfect view of the vernal #equinox! This animation stitches together daily images from #GOESEast over the past year—revealing the shifting seasons due to Earth's 23.5° tilt. Learn more:

Astronomical #spring has officially sprung in the Northern Hemisphere, and NOAA satellites had a perfect view of the vernal #equinox! This animation stitches together daily images from #GOESEast over the past year—revealing the shifting seasons due to Earth's 23.5° tilt. Learn more:

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Today the #VernalEquinox will occur at 5:24 p.m. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the start of #AstronomicalSpring! This animation shows the angle of the sun changing from last year's vernal equinox through today due to the Earth's tilt.

Today the #VernalEquinox will occur at 5:24 p.m. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the start of #AstronomicalSpring! This animation shows the angle of the sun changing from last year's vernal equinox through today due to the Earth's tilt.

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The fan favorite of this year’s #NOAASatelliteShowdown is Team Atmospheric River! 🛰️🏆 Thanks for voting and joining us as we highlighted satellite views that help keep us informed.

The fan favorite of this year’s #NOAASatelliteShowdown is Team Atmospheric River! 🛰️🏆 Thanks for voting and joining us as we highlighted satellite views that help keep us informed.

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It's not just #FullDiskFriday, it's also the first day of #AstronomicalSpring in the Northern Hemisphere! The #VernalEquinox occurred at 10:46 a.m. ET today. In this year-long timelapse from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️, see how the sun’s angle has changed since last year’s equinox due to the Earth’s axial tilt. Happy #spring! 🌎🌸

It's not just #FullDiskFriday, it's also the first day of #AstronomicalSpring in the Northern Hemisphere! The #VernalEquinox occurred at 10:46 a.m. ET today. In this year-long timelapse from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️, see how the sun’s angle has changed since last year’s equinox due to the Earth’s axial tilt. Happy #spring! 🌎🌸

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This #TimelapseTuesday, we're reviewing this captivating imagery of a pair of low pressure systems beautifully swirling over the Gulf of Alaska. This extended GeoColor imagery loop, captured by NOAA's #GOESWest (#GOES18) satellite, spans from March 21–23 and covers roughly 53 hours in 11 seconds.

This #TimelapseTuesday, we're reviewing this captivating imagery of a pair of low pressure systems beautifully swirling over the Gulf of Alaska. This extended GeoColor imagery loop, captured by NOAA's #GOESWest (#GOES18) satellite, spans from March 21–23 and covers roughly 53 hours in 11 seconds.

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This #TimelapseTuesday, watch 14 years of water level changes in 17 seconds at Lake Powell on the Utah–Arizona border, captured by NOAA’s JPSS satellites from 2012–2026. This year’s spring and summer runoff into the lake is projected to be the lowest ever recorded, according to NOAA’s Colorado Basin River Forecast Center.

This #TimelapseTuesday, watch 14 years of water level changes in 17 seconds at Lake Powell on the Utah–Arizona border, captured by NOAA’s JPSS satellites from 2012–2026. This year’s spring and summer runoff into the lake is projected to be the lowest ever recorded, according to NOAA’s Colorado Basin River Forecast Center.

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Happy #FullDiskFriday! Tomorrow at 2:50 am ET, astronomical #autumn officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere!🥳🍂 To celebrate, here is a time-lapse from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ showing the change in the angle of the sun from last year’s #equinox through today.

Happy #FullDiskFriday! Tomorrow at 2:50 am ET, astronomical #autumn officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere!🥳🍂 To celebrate, here is a time-lapse from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ showing the change in the angle of the sun from last year’s #equinox through today.

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.NOAA’s #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ captured smoke imagery and heat signatures of the #PinelandRoadFire and Highway 82 Fire in south Georgia, which continue to burn. NWS Jacksonville has issued #DenseSmoke Advisories for several counties in Georgia until 10 p.m. ET.

.NOAA’s #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ captured smoke imagery and heat signatures of the #PinelandRoadFire and Highway 82 Fire in south Georgia, which continue to burn. NWS Jacksonville has issued #DenseSmoke Advisories for several counties in Georgia until 10 p.m. ET.

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This stunning imagery from NOAA's #GOESWest 🛰️ yesterday shows the explosive growth of California's #ParkFire, which has now burned more than 164,000 acres. Included are some photos of the massive #wildfire as seen from the ground nearby.

This stunning imagery from NOAA's #GOESWest 🛰️ yesterday shows the explosive growth of California's #ParkFire, which has now burned more than 164,000 acres. Included are some photos of the massive #wildfire as seen from the ground nearby.

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For #TimelapseTuesday, this #GeoColor imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast satellite shows the first 4-days of #Beryl, when the storm grew from a tropical cyclone in the western Atlantic Ocean to a category 5 hurricane in the Caribbean Sea. More on #HurricaneBeryl:

For #TimelapseTuesday, this #GeoColor imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast satellite shows the first 4-days of #Beryl, when the storm grew from a tropical cyclone in the western Atlantic Ocean to a category 5 hurricane in the Caribbean Sea. More on #HurricaneBeryl:

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Happy #WinterSolstice! 🌎🌄❄️ Astronomical winter officially starts at 10:27 pm EST, marking the longest night in the Northern Hemisphere. Enjoy a year-long visual journey with daily images from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️, showing the changing seasons due to Earth's 23.5° tilt.

Happy #WinterSolstice! 🌎🌄❄️ Astronomical winter officially starts at 10:27 pm EST, marking the longest night in the Northern Hemisphere. Enjoy a year-long visual journey with daily images from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️, showing the changing seasons due to Earth's 23.5° tilt.

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We caught a comet! ☄️ The Compact Coronagraph (#CCOR1) on NOAA's #GOES19 🛰️ tracked #Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) over the weekend. According to NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, "The comet does not appear to have survived its close approach to the sun and likely disintegrated into dust and gas after getting as close as about 100,000 miles from the solar surface."

We caught a comet! ☄️ The Compact Coronagraph (#CCOR1) on NOAA's #GOES19 🛰️ tracked #Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) over the weekend. According to NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, "The comet does not appear to have survived its close approach to the sun and likely disintegrated into dust and gas after getting as close as about 100,000 miles from the solar surface."

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Did you catch the #auroras this week? NOAA's satellites certainly saw an eyeful when a powerful coronal mass ejection (#CME) erupted from the sun last Sunday! ☀️ Learn more in our #SatelliteSnapshot :

Did you catch the #auroras this week? NOAA's satellites certainly saw an eyeful when a powerful coronal mass ejection (#CME) erupted from the sun last Sunday! ☀️ Learn more in our #SatelliteSnapshot :

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This #NOAASatelliteShowdown contender is on the move. 🌬️ Team Dust Storm! On April 19, 2025, NOAA’s #GOESEast satellite captured dust moving across New Mexico and Texas. An enhanced color view shows how far it traveled. Wildfire smoke was also seen in Mexico. Like to vote!

This #NOAASatelliteShowdown contender is on the move. 🌬️ Team Dust Storm! On April 19, 2025, NOAA’s #GOESEast satellite captured dust moving across New Mexico and Texas. An enhanced color view shows how far it traveled. Wildfire smoke was also seen in Mexico. Like to vote!

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The Water Vapor channel on NOAA's #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ helped track the enormous amounts of moisture that spread across California from an #AtmosphericRiver between Nov. 13-16. The storm dumped several inches of rain, prompting dangerous flash flooding and landslides across southern California.

The Water Vapor channel on NOAA's #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ helped track the enormous amounts of moisture that spread across California from an #AtmosphericRiver between Nov. 13-16. The storm dumped several inches of rain, prompting dangerous flash flooding and landslides across southern California.

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This #NOAASatelliteShowdown contender is entering its “moving on” era. ❄️➡️🌱 Team Erie Breakup! In a #NOAA21 satellite sequence observed from March 3 to 27, 2025, ice cover receded over Lake Erie as temperatures rose heading into early spring. Like to vote!

This #NOAASatelliteShowdown contender is entering its “moving on” era. ❄️➡️🌱 Team Erie Breakup! In a #NOAA21 satellite sequence observed from March 3 to 27, 2025, ice cover receded over Lake Erie as temperatures rose heading into early spring. Like to vote!

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There’s a lot happening weather-wise across the country this #TimelapseTuesday! 🌎⛈️ Enhanced color imagery from NOAA’s #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ highlights temperature and moisture characteristics of air masses moving across the U.S. yesterday through today. What’s the weather like in your area?
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There’s a lot happening weather-wise across the country this #TimelapseTuesday! 🌎⛈️ Enhanced color imagery from NOAA’s #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ highlights temperature and moisture characteristics of air masses moving across the U.S. yesterday through today. What’s the weather like in your area?

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#HurricaneOtis was the strongest Eastern Pacific #hurricane to make landfall in the satellite era, and NOAA satellites were watching Learn more about #Otis in the latest #EarthFromOrbit video:
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#HurricaneOtis was the strongest Eastern Pacific #hurricane to make landfall in the satellite era, and NOAA satellites were watching Learn more about #Otis in the latest #EarthFromOrbit video:

NOAA Satellites

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Happy #EarthDay from NOAA Satellites! 🌎 Since 1970, our satellites have watched over our planet, capturing its beauty and power from above. 🛰️ For #EarthDay2026, we celebrate our stunning, dynamic home—and the science that helps us better understand and protect it. See our
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Happy #EarthDay from NOAA Satellites! 🌎 Since 1970, our satellites have watched over our planet, capturing its beauty and power from above. 🛰️ For #EarthDay2026, we celebrate our stunning, dynamic home—and the science that helps us better understand and protect it. See our

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Happy #NationalWeatherpersonsDay from NOAA Satellites! Did you know that polar-orbiting satellites provide 85 percent of the data used in numerical weather prediction? Learn more here:
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Happy #NationalWeatherpersonsDay from NOAA Satellites! Did you know that polar-orbiting satellites provide 85 percent of the data used in numerical weather prediction? Learn more here:

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.NOAA's #GOES18 satellite, which launched on March 1, 2022, has officially entered service as the new #GOESWest! In this capacity, the satellite will monitor the western contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, and Central America. More:
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.NOAA's #GOES18 satellite, which launched on March 1, 2022, has officially entered service as the new #GOESWest! In this capacity, the satellite will monitor the western contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, and Central America. More:

NOAA Satellites

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For #TimelapseTuesday, we are looking at rounds of #SaharanDust blowing westward from Africa. This imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ tracks the dust for more than a week during its journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Why does NOAA track Saharan dust? Learn more here:
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For #TimelapseTuesday, we are looking at rounds of #SaharanDust blowing westward from Africa. This imagery from NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ tracks the dust for more than a week during its journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Why does NOAA track Saharan dust? Learn more here:

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Happy launch-iversary, GOES-U! 🚀🛰️ One year ago today, we watched as #GOESU, the final satellite in NOAA’s GOES-R Series, soared into space from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. How time (and satellites) fly! Renamed #GOES19 once in orbit, it's keeping watch over the Western Hemisphere from above the Atlantic. Learn what GOES-19 has been up to:
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Happy launch-iversary, GOES-U! 🚀🛰️ One year ago today, we watched as #GOESU, the final satellite in NOAA’s GOES-R Series, soared into space from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. How time (and satellites) fly! Renamed #GOES19 once in orbit, it's keeping watch over the Western Hemisphere from above the Atlantic. Learn what GOES-19 has been up to:

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Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 From high above us, NOAA's satellites continually provide vital weather and environmental information about our dynamic planet. For NOAA, every day is Earth Day. 🛰️ Take a look back at our world since last April 22 in this #EarthFromOrbit video:
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Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 From high above us, NOAA's satellites continually provide vital weather and environmental information about our dynamic planet. For NOAA, every day is Earth Day. 🛰️ Take a look back at our world since last April 22 in this #EarthFromOrbit video:

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Yesterday marked the #AutumnEquinox, signaling the official start of astronomical #fall in the Northern Hemisphere! Over the past year, we've gathered a daily image from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️, taken at the same time each day. Together, they show the sun's angle shift over time due to the Earth's tilt, resulting in the changing seasons.
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Yesterday marked the #AutumnEquinox, signaling the official start of astronomical #fall in the Northern Hemisphere! Over the past year, we've gathered a daily image from NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️, taken at the same time each day. Together, they show the sun's angle shift over time due to the Earth's tilt, resulting in the changing seasons.

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For 50 years, NOAA’s GOES satellites have been our “eyes in the sky,” tracking storms, wildfires, solar activity and more to help keep us safe. 🛰️ To celebrate, we’re looking back at ten unforgettable moments they’ve captured. #GOES50
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For 50 years, NOAA’s GOES satellites have been our “eyes in the sky,” tracking storms, wildfires, solar activity and more to help keep us safe. 🛰️ To celebrate, we’re looking back at ten unforgettable moments they’ve captured. #GOES50

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As a massive #WInterStorm slammed the U.S., NOAA's satellites tracked it from its humble beginnings to the bitter cold end. Read more in this week's #EarthFromOrbit:
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As a massive #WInterStorm slammed the U.S., NOAA's satellites tracked it from its humble beginnings to the bitter cold end. Read more in this week's #EarthFromOrbit:

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#HappyAnniversary GOES-19! ✨ Today marks the one-year anniversary of NOAA’s #GOES19 🛰️ entering operational service as #GOESEast. To celebrate, we are taking a look back over the year as seen from 22,236 miles up, in this #EarthFromOrbit video:
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#HappyAnniversary GOES-19! ✨ Today marks the one-year anniversary of NOAA’s #GOES19 🛰️ entering operational service as #GOESEast. To celebrate, we are taking a look back over the year as seen from 22,236 miles up, in this #EarthFromOrbit video:

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For #TimelapseTuesday, we're showing how NOAA's #GOESWest 🛰️ tracked California's massive #ParkFire over the course of four and a half days. You can see how GOES West caught the first heat signature of the #wildfire before it grew explosively to more than 380K acres.
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For #TimelapseTuesday, we're showing how NOAA's #GOESWest 🛰️ tracked California's massive #ParkFire over the course of four and a half days. You can see how GOES West caught the first heat signature of the #wildfire before it grew explosively to more than 380K acres.

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As massive #wildfires burn across Canada, NOAA's satellites have been closely tracking the thick #smoke as it pours into the United States. Learn more about how NOAA's satellites monitor wildfires in this week's #EarthFromOrbit video:
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As massive #wildfires burn across Canada, NOAA's satellites have been closely tracking the thick #smoke as it pours into the United States. Learn more about how NOAA's satellites monitor wildfires in this week's #EarthFromOrbit video:

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In honor of #TimelapseTuesday, here's an extended imagery loop showing the #AtmosphericRiver events that have been affecting the West Coast. This GeoColor imagery is from NOAA's #GOESWest satellite, and spans from Jan. 6–10, 2023.
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In honor of #TimelapseTuesday, here's an extended imagery loop showing the #AtmosphericRiver events that have been affecting the West Coast. This GeoColor imagery is from NOAA's #GOESWest satellite, and spans from Jan. 6–10, 2023.

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.NOAA's newest #GOES19 🛰️ is now watching #lightning over the Western Hemisphere via its Geostationary Lightning Mapper (#GLM) instrument! It recently tracked powerful storms, including Hurricanes #Helene & #Milton, helping forecasters monitor intensity, tornado threats and improve flight safety. 🌩️
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.NOAA's newest #GOES19 🛰️ is now watching #lightning over the Western Hemisphere via its Geostationary Lightning Mapper (#GLM) instrument! It recently tracked powerful storms, including Hurricanes #Helene & #Milton, helping forecasters monitor intensity, tornado threats and improve flight safety. 🌩️

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#Beryl was not only the first #hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, but also was the earliest Category 5 hurricane recorded to form in the Atlantic. 🌀 Learn more about this record-breaking storm in this week's #EarthFromOrbit video:
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#Beryl was not only the first #hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, but also was the earliest Category 5 hurricane recorded to form in the Atlantic. 🌀 Learn more about this record-breaking storm in this week's #EarthFromOrbit video:

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.NOAA’s #SWFOL1 is gearing up for launch with mission rehearsals! This helps ensure mission success and that the team is ready to respond to changes with speed and agility. Read about the journey on our Mission to Launch: #LetsGoSWFO #SWFOLaunch
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.NOAA’s #SWFOL1 is gearing up for launch with mission rehearsals! This helps ensure mission success and that the team is ready to respond to changes with speed and agility. Read about the journey on our Mission to Launch: #LetsGoSWFO #SWFOLaunch

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For #TimeLapseTuesday, we are reviewing the stormy start to 2026 along the West Coast. This enhanced-color #AirMass imagery from NOAA's #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ is showing the parade of weather systems impacting the western U.S. from December 29–January 5.
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For #TimeLapseTuesday, we are reviewing the stormy start to 2026 along the West Coast. This enhanced-color #AirMass imagery from NOAA's #GOESWest (#GOES18) 🛰️ is showing the parade of weather systems impacting the western U.S. from December 29–January 5.

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It's Lightning Safety Awareness Week! ⚡️ #Lightning is one of nature's most dangerous weather hazards, but what if we could predict when and where it may strike? NOAA's AI-powered tool, LightningCast, can provide up to 60 minutes of advance notice to help guide emergency response, protect property, and ultimately save lives. Learn more in this week’s #EarthFromOrbit video:
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It's Lightning Safety Awareness Week! ⚡️ #Lightning is one of nature's most dangerous weather hazards, but what if we could predict when and where it may strike? NOAA's AI-powered tool, LightningCast, can provide up to 60 minutes of advance notice to help guide emergency response, protect property, and ultimately save lives. Learn more in this week’s #EarthFromOrbit video:

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