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Jan Null, a forensic meteorologist and Certified Consulting Meteorologist at Golden Gate Weather Services in Half Moon Bay, California, speaks on his approach to the challenges of depositions and trials. For more, listen to the Clear Skies Ahead podcast at https://blubrry.com/clear_skies_ahead/, with new episodes released every month.

2024 temperatures are expected to be well above average and possibly even hotter. In the summer months, it is important to monitor how your body feels in the heat to prevent heat-related illnesses. This webinar explains what actions you can take to combat extreme heat impacts to your health this summer.

On 21 May, 2024, a powerful tornado struck Greenfield, Iowa, where an NSF BEST project team, including Karen Kosiba, PhD, and Jen Walton of Girls Who Chase, captured record-setting data. We spoke with them about their experiences and findings.

On May 21, 2024, DOW radars near Greenfield, IA, recorded EF4 tornado windspeeds of 309-318 mph, among the fastest ever! Hear from scientists who've gotten up close with tornadoes in 2024, and learn how the NSF-funded BEST project will enhance tornado prediction and safety.

Sixty percent of lightning and three-quarters of lightning fatalities in the U.S. occurs between June and August. Keep an eye on the weather forecast before your outdoor plans and consider postponing if thunderstorms are expected. If you’re outside and you hear thunder, just remember: When thunder roars, go indoors!

Strong microburst during a summer thunderstorm.

As an AMS member spanning four decades, I am sharing recent research and resources that should attract and inform anyone interested in California’s weather and climate. We are sharing a colorful and informative website that includes California weather stories and updates from each season. Surf through our stories and enjoy learning about the latest from the Golden State. You might even want to contribute some of your discoveries to our website in the form of stories, images, or links to other research.

PROBLEM: Satellites collect a wealth of information about Earth, but data they collect about the planet’s water bodies either have high spatial detail with just occasional updates or lower spatial detail with more frequent updates, forcing scientists to choose between accuracy and frequency. Data fusion, which combines data snapshots from multiple sources, is used as a workaround but is limited by sensitivity to atmospheric disturbances and other climatic factors that can result in noise, outliers, and missing data.

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Whatever coastline is in your summer plans, always respect the water and remember that where weather, water, waves, and people meet, stay situationally aware to keep the lifeguards dry and your holiday safe and fun.