Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate
The U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP), established in 2002 to coordinate climate
and global change research conducted in the United States and to support decision-making on
climate-related issues, is producing twenty-one synthesis and assessment reports that address
its research, observation, and decision-support needs. This report, to be produced by the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in coordination with other federal
agencies, will focus on sharpening understanding of climate extremes through improved
observations, analyses, and modeling, and determining whether any changes in their frequency
or intensity lie outside the range of natural variability. The ability to assess, understand,
and predict extreme events has important implications for natural resources, property,
infrastructure, and public safety.