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Exploring how connection to place influences hurricane risk perception and preparedness

New research by NSF NCAR scientists and colleagues examines how people's attachment to their communities and different storm surge forecast visualizations influence their perceptions of hurricane risk and decisions to take protective action.

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Data and Tools

Map of the US depicting air quality index at the county level with different shades of color

Air Quality Index Dashboard

Download air-quality data as a CSV file from the CMAQ model, aggregated spatially and temporally.

Graphic of a US map with temperatures shown in shades of red, orange and yellow

Climate Scenarios

Download the latest NCAR Community Earth System Model (CESM) CMIP6 climate projections in GIS formats.

High-resolution Urban Meteorology for Impacts Dataset

Explore decades of high-resolution meteorological data in a user-friendly tool for urban decisionmaking.

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Featured News

Sep 14, 2026

Workshop strengthens collaboration and local action on extreme heat

Researchers and practitioners from across the country came together to share ideas, resources, and practical approaches for building more heat-resilient communities.