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The AMS Weather Band is a global community of weather enthusiasts excited to learn more about and share their love of weather and science. Weather Band members gain cutting-edge insights from the American Meteorological Society, whose members have been at the forefront of weather research for over one hundred years.

The AMS Weather Band brings together professionals in the weather, water, and climate community with weather enthusiasts and students. Experts have the opportunity to engage with a wider audience, while Weather Band members can gather new insights into and appreciation of weather via virtual events, online discussions, AMAs, webinars, and more.

Have a video of an epic snowstorm? A photo of a stunning sun dog? AMS Weather Band members can submit photos, videos, interviews, and other content to share fascinating and surprising looks into the world of weather, water, and climate with fellow enthusiasts.

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Citizen Science Coast to Coast

AMS Staff | Default | Nov 15, 2024

Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change: A New Book to Combat Misinformation About the Ocean and Atmosphere

AMS Staff | Default | Dec 5, 2024

Clear Skies Ahead: Stephanie Herring

AMS Staff | News Item | Nov 17, 2024

2024 Weather Year in Review

AMS Staff | Default | Dec 10, 2024

Weather Band Spotlight

Kevin Kloesel

Kevin is responsible for providing weather forecast and weather safety information to University
of Oklahoma stakeholders and direct forecast and weather decision making for hundreds of
events annually on the OU Campus.

All Broadcasting Citizen Science Education Forecasting Severe Weather Technology

Clear Skies Ahead: Brandon Katz

AMS Staff | News Item | Nov 11, 2024

Brandon Katz, executive vice president, strategy, at KatRisk in Austin, Texas, on one experience that sparked the passion for his career. For more, listen to the Clear Skies Ahead podcast at https://blubrry.com/clear_skies_ahead/, with new episodes released every month.

"El Niño" Nuevo

AMS Staff | News Item | Nov 13, 2024

“This discovery is like finding a new switch in Earth's climate.”
— Balaji Senapati of the University of Reading, on research he led that for the first time successfully simulated a “new El Niño” in the southwestern subtropical Pacific Ocean.

Our Evacuation from the Mountains of North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Rod Scott | Solo | Nov 8, 2024

After Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina, Rod Scott and five other guests found themselves stranded at a remote bed-and-breakfast in the Pisgah National Forest. Cut off by landslides, flooding, and power outages, they relied on a generator, a hybrid car, and limited internet access to stay co

Warm Sunset Sky

Ikeda Rina | Solo | Nov 8, 2024

I photographed the sunset sky on a sunny day. Everyone looked up at the sky with smiles and exclaimed, ``It's beautiful!'' It gave me a very warm feeling.

Coming Back for (Milli)seconds

AMS Staff | News Item | Nov 3, 2024

1.33 milliseconds per century—The amount of time since 2000 that days are getting longer because of rapidly melting ice at Earth’s poles, according to research recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Clear Skies Ahead: Kim Klockow McClain

AMS Staff | News Item | Oct 28, 2024

Kim Klockow McClain, UCAR senior social scientist supporting the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, on the expanding opportunities for people coming into the social sciences. For more, listen to the Clear Skies Ahead podcast (https://blubrry.com/clear_skies_ahead/), with new episodes r

Celebrating Women's Contributions to Atmospheric Sciences

AMS President Anjuli S. Bamzai | News Item | Oct 21, 2024

I grew up in a family that valued intellectual pursuits, discipline, and the importance of women’s education—and was provided the support to make sure I received that education despite external social and cultural barriers. In the 1930s, when my mother was young, such values were unco

Sharing Scientists' Stories: A Conversation with Meteorologist Biographers

AMS Staff | Webinar | Oct 17, 2024

Hear from Jonathan E. Martin, Sean Potter, and Jim Fleming as they explore the lives and groundbreaking work of meteorology pioneers Joanne Simpson, Cleveland Abbe, and Reginald Sutcliffe.

With TEMPO, Pollution Can't Hide

AMS Staff | News Item | Oct 11, 2024

Air pollution information for North America is now available at unprecedented detail with the recent release of data from the Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) mission.

Hurricanes Get Coast-lier

AMS Staff | News Item | Oct 9, 2024

“We’re not talking about intensification out in the middle of the ocean. We’re talking about it happening right at the coastline, where it matters most.”
—Karthik Balaguru of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), on new research he led that shows

Fire Rainbows

Mason Wessinger | Solo | Oct 7, 2024

I managed to capture multiple photos of iridescent clouds (fire rainbows), and I’m pleased to share these

Breaking News Event: On the Ground (& In a DOW) For Hurricane Helene

AMS Staff | Webinar | Sep 26, 2024

Tropical Storm Helene hit Florida on Thursday. Watch for a recorded live webinar with Josh Wurman and Karen Kosiba from their Doppler on Wheels, moderated by Jen Walton of Girls Who Chase, as they track the storm in real time.

Make Your Weather Passion a Reality: A Panel Discussion With the Experts

AMS Staff | Webinar | Sep 24, 2024

Curious about meteorology or storm chasing but not sure where to start? Watch our webinar for a conversation with weather experts like Ginger Zee, Elizabeth Leitman, Melanie Metz, and Karen Kosiba!

Rivers of Rust

AMS Staff | News Item | Sep 23, 2024

Many streams and rivers in remote Alaskan locations are turning orange, possibly from thawing permafrost releasing metal ores into the water. By combining remote sensing, field work, and crowdsourced observations of nearly 600 miles of northern Alaska’s Brooks Range, researchers discovered

So, You Want to Start a Weather Company

William B. Gail | News Item | Sep 16, 2024

Do you want to start your own weather company? Doing so can be one of the most rewarding things you’ll do during your career.

What Can You Say in an Elevator About Climate Change?

Bob Henson | News Item | Aug 30, 2024

Bob Henson provides tips for discussing climate change in everyday conversations, focusing on clear, relatable communication without overwhelming others with facts. He emphasizes addressing common misconceptions and maintaining a hopeful tone to encourage constructive dialogue.

When Looks Can Be Deceiving: Late Season Beach Safety

AMS Staff | Webinar | Sep 11, 2024

Early fall may offer perfect beach conditions, but offshore storms can create dangerous rip currents and large waves just as lifeguard coverage decreases. Beach safety expert Bruckner Chase will share tips for staying safe this season, updated NOAA safety messaging, and insights into 2024 drownin

Changing the Color of Drought

AMS Staff | News Item | Sep 9, 2024

“What value to decision- making is a map that is red everywhere all of the time?”
—Justin Mankin of Dartmouth College, on a recent finding that the U.S. Drought Monitor may not be keeping up with actual drought conditions across the country.

Clear Skies Ahead: Bill Sjoberg

AMS Staff | News Item | Sep 2, 2024

Bill Sjoberg, consultant with Leverage Information Technology in Lanham, Maryland, with advice for job-seekers looking to establish a career. For more, listen to the Clear Skies Ahead (https://blubrry.com/clear_skies_ahead/), with new episodes released every month.