An aerial view of Offutt Air Force Base and the surrounding areas affected by flood waters March 17, 2019. An increase in water levels of surrounding rivers and waterways caused by record-setting snowfall over the winter in addition to a large drop in air pressure caused widespread flooding across the state of Nebraska. See more Air Force photos at https://www.afspc.af.mil. (Image credit: Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Blake/U.S. Air Force)
NOAA will announce the U.S. spring flood risk and the temperature, precipitation and drought outlook for April through June. Reporters are invited to participate in a national media teleconference at 11 a.m. ET on March 19.
NOAA produces outlooks to help communities prepare for weather and environmental conditions that are likely during the coming months, to minimize effects on lives and livelihoods. Empowering people with information to prepare and take action is key to NOAA’s effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation.
WHEN
11.a.m. ET., Thursday, March 19, 2020
WHAT
U.S. Spring Outlook and Flood Risk Announcement
*For credentialed reporters only
HOW
Media teleconference
In the U.S.: Call 888-323-9815
International: Call 1-517-308-9302
Passcode: "Spring"
WHO
- Mary Erickson, deputy director, NOAA National Weather Service
- Edward Clark, director, NOAA National Water Center
- Bob Holmes, Jr., Ph.D, chief, USGS National Flood Coordinator
- Jon Gottschalck, operational prediction branch chief, NOAA Climate Prediction Center
Additional resources
NOAA’s Spring Weather Safety Campaign offers information on hazardous spring weather — tornadoes, floods, thunderstorm winds, hail, lightning, heat, wildfires, rip currents and tsunamis — and tips on how to stay safe.
Media contact
Lauren Gaches, (301) 683-1327
