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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.

Let's talk weather! Join the AMS Weather Band today and start connecting with other weather enthusiasts and experts. Weather Band membership comes with access to a monthly newsletter as well as other curated content, like webinars, articles, and special events, specifically for weather enthusiasts.

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Warnings, Watches, and Advisories: What You Need to Know

Amber Liggett | News Item | Mar 16, 2023

Collaboration between AMS Weather Band and Local Chapters

AMS Staff | Video Share | Mar 17, 2023

Photographing Sprite Transient Luminous Effects

George Preoteasa | News Item | Mar 13, 2023

Marshmallatus

Grady Dixon | News Item | Mar 13, 2023

Maestro Spotlight

Kim Klockow McClain

Kim Klockow McClain is a social science researcher at the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory, and she leads the CIWRO/NSSL Behavioral Insights Unit.

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All Broadcasting Citizen Science Education Forecasting Severe Weather Technology

Spring Break in The Impact Zone

Bruckner Chase | News Item | Mar 9, 2023

While Memorial Day marks the start of summer, Spring Break is when millions of Americans flock to the beaches to escape the cold winter weather. It's important to note that many beaches may not have full lifeguard patrols until summer, making it crucial for beachgoers to take responsibility for t

Readings - Interview: Reinforcing the Foundations of Climate and Weather Prediction

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AMS Staff | News Item | Feb 1, 2023

Andrew N. Staniforth was interviewed by BAMS about his new book on Global Atmospheric and Oceanic Modelling, which focuses on the fundamental equations of the subject. Prior to his retirement, Staniforth led research and development of weather and climate prediction models at two national centers

Join Us For the 2023 Weather Band Jamposium

AMS Staff | Default | Mar 14, 2023

Unleash the passion you feel for the weather – the raw power of water, the fragility of our climate, and the vulnerability that exists within our communities. Expert speakers. Interactive discussions. The latest science. The most impactful topics.

The War of the Worlds - May 15, 2022 Mammatus and Lightning

Brad Nelson | News Item | Feb 10, 2023

Brad Nelson is a meteorologist with 18 years of experience at the largest private sector weather company, DTN. He has been chasing storms regularly since 2007 and has seen incredible weather phenomena, including mammatus clouds and lightning. On a storm chasing day in Oklahoma, he encountered a s

Tomorrow's Scientists

Tomorrow's Scientists,BAMS

AMS Staff | News Item | Jan 27, 2023

On May 12, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) presented awards to seven high school students for their outstanding work in atmospheric science-related projects at the 72nd International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Atlanta, Georgia. The awards, ranging from $125 to $1,500, were p

Parcels: In Search of Drought

Parcels,BAMS

AMS Staff | News Item | Feb 10, 2023

Brandi Gamelin of Argonne National Laboratory discusses recent research that employs vapor pressure deficit (VPD) rather than precipitation as a method to forecast drought in the United States.

Science Communications and Tornadoes

AMS Staff | Video Share | Feb 25, 2023

Experts discuss the difference between communications and hype, lessons learned from unique situations, and their experiences during recent significant tornado events.

US Top 10 Weather Events

AMS Staff | Video Share | Feb 25, 2023

Meteorologist Steve Glazier worked through many of last year's major weather events. In this webinar, he takes the audience through the top 10 weather events of 2022.

More Than A Scientist: Samuel Larsen

BAMS,More Than A Scientist

AMS Staff | News Item | Jan 26, 2023

Q&A with Samuel Larsen, Xcel Energy Data Scientist and member of the AMS Board on Early Career Professionals.

July 8, 2020 EF4 Tornado Story

Brad Nelson | News Item | Feb 10, 2023

Brad Nelson is a meteorologist with 18 years of experience, working for the world's largest private sector weather company DTN. On July 8, 2020, he and his friend Melanie Metz decided to storm chase after consulting the forecast and noticing a warm front. They chased a storm near Fergus Falls, Mi

2023 Winter Season...Won't Soon Be Forgotten

AMS Staff | Video Share | Feb 25, 2023

Experts highlight the many notable events from this winter.

Fine-Tuned Mountain Forecasting

AMS Staff | News Item | Jan 23, 2023

Forecasting weather in mountainous regions can be hindered by complex topography, placing lives in danger. An apparent temperature forecast based on a high-resolution simulation may be helpful in mitigating risk of hypothermia and other dangers in such hazardous locations.

Why We Should Care About Climate Change: Communicating The Risks

AMS Staff | Video Share | Feb 24, 2023

The changing climate is one of the fastest developing areas of research. In this panel discussion, we ask the experts about the latest attribution science.

How Blue Can A Blue Norther Be?

Bob Henson | News Item | Nov 22, 2022

Temperature swings can be subtle, stunning, or somewhere in between, depending in large part on what you’re used to. In a moist tropical climate, like the one that prevails over much of Hawai’i, the typical difference between nighttime lows and afternoon highs may be less than 20°

The Past, Present, and Future of the Northeastern Storm Conference

Gabrielle Brown | News Item | Jan 26, 2023

The Northeastern Storm Conference is the largest and longest running student led conference in the nation. What once was a small meeting of students on the Lyndon State College campus has grown into a three-day conference with hundreds of attendees from across the country.

Have You Ever Heard of a Weather Conference?

Amber Liggett | News Item | Dec 22, 2022

Are you eager to immerse yourself into the weather, water, and climate field? Explore opportunities at the AMS 103^rd annual meeting in January 2023. Stay tuned for shared recorded presentations of interest from the 2023 Annual Meeting.

What is Reality? Trends in U.S. Severe Weather

AMS Staff | Video Share | Feb 24, 2023

Determining how and what has changed about severe thunderstorms is difficult. In the first Jamposium session, expert speakers talk about what we do and can know and where the challenges are ahead.

Hurricane Ian -- Reflections, Lessons Learned, & Its Legacy

AMS Staff | Video Share | Feb 24, 2023

The webinar dissects the forecasts, communication, and impact of Hurricane Ian from this past hurricane season.

Readings - In Brief

In Brief,Readings,BAMS

AMS Staff | News Item | Dec 21, 2022

Three books are presented for your consideration. Introduction to the Physics and Techniques of Remote Sensing (Third Edition) discusses the use of remote sensing for a variety of sciences and studies. Atmospheric Evolution on Inhabited and Lifeless Worlds explains how