External Climate and Weather Resources
🔗 Comprehensive Resource Directory
This directory provides links to trusted climate and weather resources from federal agencies, regional organizations, Louisiana state resources, and specialized data tools. These external resources complement the Louisiana Office of State Climatology's services and provide additional data, forecasts, and climate information.
📊 NOAA Climate Data Centers
Official federal climate data archives and environmental information centers.
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/
World's largest archive of climate and environmental data including historical weather records, climate datasets, and global observations.
- American Association of State Climatologists (AASC) https://stateclimate.org/
Network of state climatologists across the United States providing state-level climate expertise and coordination.
- Louisiana State Climate Summary (NCICS) https://statesummaries.ncics.org/chapter/la/
Comprehensive climate summary for Louisiana including observed trends, projections, and regional impacts.
🌦️ National Weather Service Prediction Centers
Specialized NOAA centers providing national-scale weather forecasts, severe weather outlooks, and tropical forecasts.
- National Weather Service (NWS) https://www.weather.gov/
Main portal for National Weather Service forecasts, warnings, and weather information nationwide.
- National Hurricane Center (NHC) https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Official source for tropical storm and hurricane forecasts, warnings, and advisories for the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific.
- Storm Prediction Center (SPC) https://www.spc.noaa.gov/
Severe weather forecasts including tornado and severe thunderstorm outlooks, watches, and mesoscale discussions.
- Weather Prediction Center (WPC) https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/
National forecasts for precipitation, winter weather, heavy rain, and quantitative precipitation forecasts.
- Climate Prediction Center (CPC) https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/
Climate outlooks, seasonal forecasts, ENSO updates, and climate monitoring including drought and temperature outlooks.
- National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/
Research laboratory advancing understanding of severe weather including tornadoes, hail, and severe thunderstorms.
- Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center https://www.weather.gov/lmrfc/
River forecasts and flood warnings for the Lower Mississippi River basin including Louisiana rivers.
🌐 Observational Networks and Marine Data
Real-time weather observations, coastal monitoring, and community-based weather networks.
- NOAA Tides and Currents (Louisiana) https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/map/index.html?region=Louisiana
Real-time water levels, tides, currents, and coastal flooding data for Louisiana coastal stations.
- National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) https://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/
Marine observations from buoys and coastal stations in the Gulf of Mexico including wave height, wind, and water temperature.
- Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) https://www.cocorahs.org/
Volunteer weather observer network providing daily precipitation reports across Louisiana and the United States.
🏛️ Louisiana State and University Resources
Louisiana state government, university, and local resources for climate, weather, and emergency information.
- LSU AgCenter Weather Station Network https://weather.lsuagcenter.com/
Louisiana agricultural weather station network operated by LSU AgCenter with real-time conditions statewide.
- LSU Surge (Storm Surge Forecasts) https://surge.climate.lsu.edu/
Real-time storm surge forecasts and coastal inundation modeling for Louisiana during tropical systems.
- Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program (SCIPP) at LSU https://scipp.climate.lsu.edu/
NOAA RISA program providing climate adaptation science and services for the Gulf South region.
- Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) https://gohsep.la.gov/
State emergency management agency providing disaster preparedness, response, and citizen resources.
- GOHSEP Resources for Citizens https://gohsep.la.gov/resources/resources-for-citizens/
Emergency preparedness guides, evacuation information, and disaster resources for Louisiana residents.
- Virtual Louisiana https://virtual.la.gov/
Louisiana's geospatial data portal providing maps, GIS data, and spatial information for the state.
🗺️ Regional Climate Centers and Programs
Regional climate adaptation centers and programs serving Louisiana and the Gulf South.
- South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center https://southcentralclimate.org/
USGS Climate Adaptation Science Center providing science to help natural and cultural resources adapt to climate change.
- Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program (SCIPP) https://southernclimate.org/
NOAA RISA program dedicated to climate research and adaptation for the Southeast and Gulf Coast.
- NOAA Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) https://cpo.noaa.gov/Meet-the-Divisions/Climate-and-Societal-Interactions/RISA
NOAA program supporting regional climate research and decision-making through university partnerships.
🌵 Drought Monitoring and Water Resources
Drought monitoring, indices, and water resource information.
- U.S. Drought Monitor https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
Weekly drought maps and data for Louisiana and the United States showing drought severity and impacts.
🖥️ Weather Data Visualization and Tools
Advanced weather visualization platforms and model data tools for weather enthusiasts and professionals.
- Pivotal Weather https://home.pivotalweather.com/
Advanced weather model visualization including GFS, NAM, HRRR, and ensemble models for detailed weather analysis.
- College of DuPage Weather https://weather.cod.edu/
Meteorological model graphics, satellite imagery, radar, and weather maps for education and analysis.
- Tropical Tidbits https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/
Tropical weather analysis and forecasts with model graphics, satellite loops, and expert tropical discussions.
- Weather Underground https://www.wunderground.com/intellicast
Interactive weather maps, forecasts, and personal weather station data.
📺 Louisiana Weather Media
Local television station weather resources providing forecasts and radar for Louisiana communities.
- WBRZ Storm Station (Baton Rouge) https://www.wbrz.com/pages/true-view-radar1/
WBRZ Channel 2 weather radar and forecasts for the Baton Rouge area and southeast Louisiana.
- WAFB First Alert Weather (Baton Rouge) https://www.wafb.com/
WAFB Channel 9 weather forecasts, radar, and severe weather coverage for the Capital Region.
💡 Disclaimer
External links are provided for informational purposes. The Louisiana Office of State Climatology does not control the content of external websites and is not responsible for their accuracy or availability. Links to external sites do not constitute an endorsement.