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Misinformation spreads fast! In our latest webinar, join marine scientist Ellen Prager and AMS Fellow Dave Jones as they discuss tackling ocean and atmosphere myths, the importance of credible sources, and their new book packed with facts and humor.

Stephanie Herring, chief of the Geophysical Science Branch at NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information in Boulder, Colorado, on helpful skills for someone looking to be employed in the climate world. For more, listen to the Clear Skies Ahead podcast at https://blubrry.com/clear_skies_ahead/, with new episodes released every month.

Want to get involved in research in your community? Check out these projects doing amazing work across the United States.

“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.

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.

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.

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 connected and make plans. Five days after landfall, they managed a grueling, two-and-a-half-mile hike through deep mud and fallen trees to finally reach safety.

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.

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 released every month.
 

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 uncommon outside of her family. My mother was the first woman in our community in the town of Srinagar, Kashmir, to receive a college degree, back in the late 1930s. She was followed by her younger sisters, one of whom went on to become the principal of the women’s college in town. Thus, I grew up with the important privilege of having strong women as role models.

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. 

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.

“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 a recent significant increase in the intensification of hurricanes near coastal areas.

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

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.

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!

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 that the discoloration has occurred in 75 locations over the last 10 years, when the region experienced rapidly warming temperatures.

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.  

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 drowning statistics in an important webinar for weather communicators and beachgoers.

“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.

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.

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.

Dr. Lourdes B. Avilés shares her journey from casually admiring atmospheric optics like rainbows to a deeper interest in rare phenomena such as antisolar halos, which are caused by sunlight reflecting and refracting through ice crystals on the opposite side of the sun. After years of searching, she finally experienced the thrill of spotting these elusive halos during a flight, capturing a quick glimpse that deepened her passion for understanding these unique atmospheric effects.