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Physical Sciences Laboratory

Research to Advance the Prediction of Water Availability and Extremes

The NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) conducts weather, climate, and hydrologic research to advance the prediction of water availability and extremes.
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Innovative, experimental drought tool moves from PSL to the National Weather Service
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Weather whiplash in Texas: drought to flood
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We analyze and interpret physical processes that influence weather and climate from hours to decades to provide scientific information to support NOAA’s mission.

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Explore experimental forecast guidance and monitoring products developed at PSL for research purposes and potential transition to operational applications.

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Data Access and Tools

Access a wide range of data — from gridded climate datasets extending hundreds of years to real-time wind profiler data at a single location — and our online analysis and plotting tools.

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Our five research divisions' expertise spans weather, water, and climate science and applications.

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