Articles

October 21, 2022
Rocketing Temperatures
Rocketing Temperatures

The projected annual temperature increase in the stratosphere with a continued upsurge in kerosene-fueled rocket launches is 1.4°F, according to a new study in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres.

October 21, 2022
CLEAR SKIES AHEAD
CLEAR SKIES AHEAD

Violeta Yas, meteorologist for NBC New York at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, on her path toward her current career.

October 17, 2022
They Have the An(t)swers on Snow Depth
They Have the An(t)swers on Snow Depth

Inspired by the movement of ants within a colony, Hu took a novel approach to the limitations of using lidar for measuring snow depth.

October 5, 2022
Fall Foliage
Following Foliage Webinar

Fall’s colorful splendor captures the hearts and minds of millions across the U.S. every year. Understanding why the intensity and timing of this color varies from year to year is critical for interests in meteorology, tourism, and TV. 

September 27, 2022
Breaking News Webinar: Tropical Weather
Breaking News Webinar: Tropical Weather

Dr. Kim Wood speaks on the latest developments of Tropical Depression 9, now Hurricane Ian, on 26 September, 2022. Moderated by Chris Vagasky, this webinar discusses the current state of the tropical system, the latest forecast, potential impacts, and more. 
 

By Chris Vagasky and Kim Wood
September 16, 2022
The Psychology of Disaster
The Psychology of Disaster

In this webinar, Jolie Wills and Susan Jasko discuss challenges for those hit by disasters. 

September 13, 2022
Clear Skies Ahead: Alyssa Bates
Clear Skies Ahead: Alyssa Bates

ALYSSA BATES is the research associate at the Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations.

September 9, 2022
More Than A Scientist: Justin Pullin
More Than A Scientist: Justin Pullin

Meet Justin Pullin: deputy chief of staff, NWS; and chair on AMS board for early career professionals. 

September 7, 2022
Science Convergence in an Inclusive and Diverse World
Science Convergence in an Inclusive and Diverse World

William Hooke shares his thoughts on convergence research.

By William H. Hooke
August 29, 2022
Hurricane Harvey at Five: We still have a long way to go
Hurricane Harvey at Five: We still have a long way to go
By Matt Lanza
August 25, 2022
Meet the AMS Weather Band Maestros
Meet the AMS Weather Band Maestros

Meet the AMS Weather Band Maestros and learn about their expertise. 

August 22, 2022
Fly Over the Dye
Fly Over the Dye

The movement of coastal waters is difficult to track over space and time because of the spatial complexities and variable nature of coastal ecosystems and the difficulty of monitoring water flows over a large area.

August 19, 2022
Inside the NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Inside the NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center

Bill Bunting takes Weather Band members along as he describes the day-to-day operations of the Storm Prediction Center as it fulfills its mission of protecting life and property from severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and critical fire weather conditions.

August 15, 2022
Take Me Out to the Floating Ballpark
Take Me Out to the Floating Ballpark

Sites that once appeared to be great places to build a ballpark are now expected to be underwater.”

July 27, 2022
GOES-18: NOAA's Newest Eyes on the West
GOES-18: NOAA's Newest Eyes on the West

In our first hybrid in-person and virtual webinar, broadcast from the Collective Madison Meeting, GOES-R Program Scientist Dan Lindsey discusses GOES-18. Dan is joined by Moderator Bill Line of the NESDIS/STAR Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch in Fort Collins, Co.

July 20, 2022
Christmas Storms
Christmas Storms

How a thunderstorm changed Europe forever.

July 14, 2022
A Totally Turbul-ar Tunnel
A Totally Turbul-ar Tunnel
July 14, 2022
Art of The Atmosphere with Stan Gedzelman
Art of The Atmosphere with Stan Gedzelman
July 11, 2022
A Most Mighty Wind
A Most Mighty Wind

Wind-speed capability of a planned testing facility at Florida International University (FIU) that the National Science Foundation recently awarded a $12.8 million grant clocks in at 200 miles per hour. 

July 7, 2022
Grave Waves: A BAMS Parcel on Gravity Waves
Grave Waves: A BAMS Parcel on Gravity Waves

Lars Hoffmann comments on satellite images showing a pattern of atmospheric gravity waves after the eruption of a volcano in the South Pacific

July 1, 2022
Confronting Climate Gridlock: How Diplomacy, Technology, and Policy Can Unlock a Clean Energy Future
Confronting Climate Gridlock:  How Diplomacy, Technology, and Policy Can Unlock a Clean Energy Future
By William H. Hooke
June 27, 2022
Lightning Safety Week with The National Lightning Safety Council
Lightning Safety Week with The National Lightning Safety Council
June 22, 2022
More Than A Scientist: Irene Sans
More Than A Scientist: Irene Sans
May 31, 2022
Being a Meteorologist at a National Weather Network
Being a Meteorologist at a National Weather Network

Take a step into the studio at a national weather network to see how a 24/7 production of weather forecasts works.

May 16, 2022
Numerical Weather Prediction & Model Performance: What Everyone Should Know
Numerical Weather Prediction & Model Performance: What Everyone Should Know