SPC 0700Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1224 AM CST Tue Jan 27 2026 Valid 281200Z - 291200Z ...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms are not expected Wednesday. ...Synopsis... Upper troughing will continue over the eastern half of the CONUS Wednesday. Mid-level ridging over the Rockies and Great Basin will weaken slightly as a subtle mid-level perturbation moves inland from the eastern Pacific. However, ridging will quickly rebound with the amplified flow pattern favoring continued northwesterly flow aloft over the continent. This will reinforce a cold dry and stable air mass over much of the country. With no inland moisture return/destabilization, thunderstorm potential is negligible. ..Lyons.. 01/27/2026 Read more

SPC 0700Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1224 AM CST Tue Jan 27 2026 Valid 281200Z - 291200Z ...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms are not expected Wednesday. ...Synopsis... Upper troughing will continue over the eastern half of the CONUS Wednesday. Mid-level ridging over the Rockies and Great Basin will weaken slightly as a subtle mid-level perturbation moves inland from the eastern Pacific. However, ridging will quickly rebound with the amplified flow pattern favoring continued northwesterly flow aloft over the continent. This will reinforce a cold dry and stable air mass over much of the country. With no inland moisture return/destabilization, thunderstorm potential is negligible. ..Lyons.. 01/27/2026 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1113 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 Valid 271200Z - 281200Z ...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms are unlikely today. Generally cold and stable conditions exist across most of the CONUS, thus the risk for thunderstorms is very low. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 01/27/2026 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1113 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 Valid 271200Z - 281200Z ...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms are unlikely today. Generally cold and stable conditions exist across most of the CONUS, thus the risk for thunderstorms is very low. ..Darrow/Thornton.. 01/27/2026 Read more

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0609 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 Valid 270100Z - 271200Z ...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorm potential is negligible tonight. ...01z Update... Surface front has surged off the southern FL Peninsula and stable conditions are noted across the CONUS. ..Darrow.. 01/27/2026 Read more

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0609 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 Valid 270100Z - 271200Z ...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorm potential is negligible tonight. ...01z Update... Surface front has surged off the southern FL Peninsula and stable conditions are noted across the CONUS. ..Darrow.. 01/27/2026 Read more

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0609 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 Valid 270100Z - 271200Z ...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorm potential is negligible tonight. ...01z Update... Surface front has surged off the southern FL Peninsula and stable conditions are noted across the CONUS. ..Darrow.. 01/27/2026 Read more

2025 Get Into Your Sanctuary photo contest results

his is where the ocean remembers herself. Second Beach, on the Olympic Coast, isn't just beautiful—it's alive with ancient rhythms. In this moment, the tide has peeled back the veil, revealing a world usually hidden beneath the waves. Kelp, rock, and water breathe together in silence. (Image credit: National Marine Sanctuaries)

Download Image January 15, 2026

Thank you to all the photographers who shared their view of national marine sanctuaries with us! Click each photograph to see the full version.

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How do you excel as a fisheries scientist? Reflections on a career with Senior Scientist Dr. Jason Link

(Image credit: Dr. Steve Ross et al, NOAA-OE, HBOI.; Life on the Edge 2005 Expedition | Dr. Cheryl Morrison)

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NOAA Senior Scientist Dr. Jason Link was recently honored by the American Fisheries Society with the 2025 Award for Excellence. We sat down with him for a conversation about his career.

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University of Maryland students present capstone project reviewing marine debris policies

Litter such as plastic detergent bottles, crates, buoys, combs, and water bottles blanket Kanapou Bay, on the Island of Kaho’olawe in Hawaii. This region is a hot-spot for marine debris accumulation. (Image credit: NOAA)

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Throughout the 2024 fall semester, students in Joanna Goger’s senior capstone research class at the University of Maryland, College Park, worked with Sarah Groves (NOAA Ocean Exploration, Science and Technology division) and Logan Kline (NOAA Ocean Exploration, Expeditions and Exploration division) to review and analyze the efficacy of marine debris policies in four distinct geographical regions.

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No watches are valid as of Mon Jan 26 21:48:01 UTC 2026.

No Mesoscale Discussions are in effect as of Mon Jan 26 21:48:01 UTC 2026.

Ocean art at home: Color a seascape or learn to draw a deep-sea creature with Patrick Ching

(Image credit: NOAA Ocean Exploration)

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Take a deeper look at some of the wonders of our deep-ocean seascapes and the unique marine life that resides within them through a new series of artistic resources created by natural history artist Patrick Ching. Born and raised in Hawai’i, Patrick is passionate about educating others about native Hawaiian wildlife through art and making the world a more beautiful place by helping people unleash their inner artist.

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SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0253 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 Valid 281200Z - 031200Z ...Synopsis... Longer term ensemble cluster analysis depicts ongoing broad scale mid-level troughing east of the Continental Divide through at least through the weekend, with potentially a more progressive wave pattern emerging by Day 7 or 8 (Sunday-Monday). Colder temperatures, antecedent moisture and lingering snow cover should largely mitigate fire weather concerns east of the High Plains. The persistent northwest flow aloft could bring occasional downslope warming and drying events to the central and southern High Plains, but stronger winds should be localized and limited to adjacent lee slopes of the southern/central Rockies. Ridging across the West will promote dry and seasonably warm conditions across much of the Southwest through early next week. ...Florida... Surface high pressure settling into the Southern Plains and lower MS River Valley should keep deeper boundary layer moisture shunted offshore across the Southeast and Florida. Persistent northerly to northwesterly flow across FL will likely lead to critically low relative humidity each day through Friday, but subdued lower-level wind profiles and diffuse surface pressure gradients should limit breezier winds from developing. Extended model guidance suggests a stronger surface cyclone developing near FL by Day 6/Saturday, traversing the East Coast into early next week. Stronger north winds behind a cold front trailing the low is expected Saturday, but preceding rainfall should mitigate fire weather concerns prior to this potentially stronger offshore wind event. ..Williams.. 01/26/2026 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0253 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 Valid 281200Z - 031200Z ...Synopsis... Longer term ensemble cluster analysis depicts ongoing broad scale mid-level troughing east of the Continental Divide through at least through the weekend, with potentially a more progressive wave pattern emerging by Day 7 or 8 (Sunday-Monday). Colder temperatures, antecedent moisture and lingering snow cover should largely mitigate fire weather concerns east of the High Plains. The persistent northwest flow aloft could bring occasional downslope warming and drying events to the central and southern High Plains, but stronger winds should be localized and limited to adjacent lee slopes of the southern/central Rockies. Ridging across the West will promote dry and seasonably warm conditions across much of the Southwest through early next week. ...Florida... Surface high pressure settling into the Southern Plains and lower MS River Valley should keep deeper boundary layer moisture shunted offshore across the Southeast and Florida. Persistent northerly to northwesterly flow across FL will likely lead to critically low relative humidity each day through Friday, but subdued lower-level wind profiles and diffuse surface pressure gradients should limit breezier winds from developing. Extended model guidance suggests a stronger surface cyclone developing near FL by Day 6/Saturday, traversing the East Coast into early next week. Stronger north winds behind a cold front trailing the low is expected Saturday, but preceding rainfall should mitigate fire weather concerns prior to this potentially stronger offshore wind event. ..Williams.. 01/26/2026 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0253 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 Valid 281200Z - 031200Z ...Synopsis... Longer term ensemble cluster analysis depicts ongoing broad scale mid-level troughing east of the Continental Divide through at least through the weekend, with potentially a more progressive wave pattern emerging by Day 7 or 8 (Sunday-Monday). Colder temperatures, antecedent moisture and lingering snow cover should largely mitigate fire weather concerns east of the High Plains. The persistent northwest flow aloft could bring occasional downslope warming and drying events to the central and southern High Plains, but stronger winds should be localized and limited to adjacent lee slopes of the southern/central Rockies. Ridging across the West will promote dry and seasonably warm conditions across much of the Southwest through early next week. ...Florida... Surface high pressure settling into the Southern Plains and lower MS River Valley should keep deeper boundary layer moisture shunted offshore across the Southeast and Florida. Persistent northerly to northwesterly flow across FL will likely lead to critically low relative humidity each day through Friday, but subdued lower-level wind profiles and diffuse surface pressure gradients should limit breezier winds from developing. Extended model guidance suggests a stronger surface cyclone developing near FL by Day 6/Saturday, traversing the East Coast into early next week. Stronger north winds behind a cold front trailing the low is expected Saturday, but preceding rainfall should mitigate fire weather concerns prior to this potentially stronger offshore wind event. ..Williams.. 01/26/2026 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0253 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 Valid 281200Z - 031200Z ...Synopsis... Longer term ensemble cluster analysis depicts ongoing broad scale mid-level troughing east of the Continental Divide through at least through the weekend, with potentially a more progressive wave pattern emerging by Day 7 or 8 (Sunday-Monday). Colder temperatures, antecedent moisture and lingering snow cover should largely mitigate fire weather concerns east of the High Plains. The persistent northwest flow aloft could bring occasional downslope warming and drying events to the central and southern High Plains, but stronger winds should be localized and limited to adjacent lee slopes of the southern/central Rockies. Ridging across the West will promote dry and seasonably warm conditions across much of the Southwest through early next week. ...Florida... Surface high pressure settling into the Southern Plains and lower MS River Valley should keep deeper boundary layer moisture shunted offshore across the Southeast and Florida. Persistent northerly to northwesterly flow across FL will likely lead to critically low relative humidity each day through Friday, but subdued lower-level wind profiles and diffuse surface pressure gradients should limit breezier winds from developing. Extended model guidance suggests a stronger surface cyclone developing near FL by Day 6/Saturday, traversing the East Coast into early next week. Stronger north winds behind a cold front trailing the low is expected Saturday, but preceding rainfall should mitigate fire weather concerns prior to this potentially stronger offshore wind event. ..Williams.. 01/26/2026 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0138 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 Valid 262000Z - 271200Z ...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... No thunderstorms are expected. ...Discussion... Occasional lightning occurred earlier today near the Florida coast with a weak line of storms that developed along the cold front. This convective line has weakened/moved far enough offshore to bring an end to any thunder potential across Florida. A dry, continental-polar airmass, which has now become established across much of the CONUS, will continue to limit any thunderstorm potential. ..Bentley.. 01/26/2026 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0950 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026/ ...Discussion including South Florida... Longwave trough will remain prevalent east of the Rockies, with some late-day amplification of the upper ridge into the West in advance of an approaching shortwave trough. High pressure and cold/continental trajectories will extensively prevail east of the Rockies, with an exception being ahead of a cold front crossing the Florida Peninsula. While near-frontal convergence will remain weak, and mid-level lapse rates are poor, additional boundary layer warming and deepening convection may be conducive for a few lightning flashes, mainly near parts of the coastal southeast Florida Peninsula through afternoon. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0138 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 Valid 262000Z - 271200Z ...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... No thunderstorms are expected. ...Discussion... Occasional lightning occurred earlier today near the Florida coast with a weak line of storms that developed along the cold front. This convective line has weakened/moved far enough offshore to bring an end to any thunder potential across Florida. A dry, continental-polar airmass, which has now become established across much of the CONUS, will continue to limit any thunderstorm potential. ..Bentley.. 01/26/2026 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0950 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026/ ...Discussion including South Florida... Longwave trough will remain prevalent east of the Rockies, with some late-day amplification of the upper ridge into the West in advance of an approaching shortwave trough. High pressure and cold/continental trajectories will extensively prevail east of the Rockies, with an exception being ahead of a cold front crossing the Florida Peninsula. While near-frontal convergence will remain weak, and mid-level lapse rates are poor, additional boundary layer warming and deepening convection may be conducive for a few lightning flashes, mainly near parts of the coastal southeast Florida Peninsula through afternoon. Read more

SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0138 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 Valid 262000Z - 271200Z ...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... No thunderstorms are expected. ...Discussion... Occasional lightning occurred earlier today near the Florida coast with a weak line of storms that developed along the cold front. This convective line has weakened/moved far enough offshore to bring an end to any thunder potential across Florida. A dry, continental-polar airmass, which has now become established across much of the CONUS, will continue to limit any thunderstorm potential. ..Bentley.. 01/26/2026 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0950 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026/ ...Discussion including South Florida... Longwave trough will remain prevalent east of the Rockies, with some late-day amplification of the upper ridge into the West in advance of an approaching shortwave trough. High pressure and cold/continental trajectories will extensively prevail east of the Rockies, with an exception being ahead of a cold front crossing the Florida Peninsula. While near-frontal convergence will remain weak, and mid-level lapse rates are poor, additional boundary layer warming and deepening convection may be conducive for a few lightning flashes, mainly near parts of the coastal southeast Florida Peninsula through afternoon. Read more