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NSSL News
News from the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory
SUDDEN DANGER: The Science and Stakes of Flash Flood Forecasting
Flash flooding is the deadliest hazard associated with severe thunderstorms and are one of the hardest to predict. NSSL is hard at work developing new tools and technologies to equip forecasters to issue better, faster warnings and keep you safe.
Weather Safety at the World Cup: New NOAA Weather Tool Helping Keep Fans Safe
From the biggest stages in the world to the smallest local gatherings and everything in between, weather safety depends on one thing: time. WoFS is giving that time back to the forecasters and decision makers who need it most.
LIFT Project Captures Elusive Near-Ground Wind Data on Nebraska Tornadoes
Researchers from NSSL’s LIFT project captured a complete LiDAR data set on near-ground winds for a strong tornado in SE Nebraska.
SCIENCE IN THE DAMAGE PATH
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, a violent tornado tore through Enid, Okla. As the storm dissipated and the skies cleared, NSSL jumped into action.