News from NOAA - PodcastPodcasts from NOAA; News and Feature StoriesNOAA Reports 2006 Marked by Severe Heat Waves, Widespread Drought, Wildfires- December 15, 2006 The average annual temperature for the contiguous U.S. will likely be the third warmest on record in 2006, according to scientists at the NOAA National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C. The year is noted for widespread drought and record wildfires, as well as heavy precipitation and flooding in some parts of the country.http://www.podcast.noaa.gov/audio2006/weather-2006-wrap-up-podcast-12-15-2006.mp3 |