NOAA
Definition
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a United States federal agency within the Department of Commerce responsible for understanding and predicting changes in the Earth's environment, particularly the oceans, atmosphere, and climate.
Commonly abbreviated as NOAA, it provides critical weather forecasts, climate data, marine warnings, and supports environmental research and stewardship.
Examples
NOAA's latest forecast called for clear skies, so I packed for the beach instead of building an ark.
When the storm hit, we all huddled around NOAA's radar like it was the oracle of Delphi with a Doppler.
NOAA satellites caught the hurricane brewing, giving us just enough time to blame climate change over cocktails.
Thanks to NOAA buoy data, fishermen knew the Gulf was warmer than a politician's promise this season.