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- Creating a Forecast for Your Location: Procedure and Analysis for the Amateur Weather Enthusiast
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I am approaching this particular blog post with a bit of consternation and reservation. Most of us are so enthralled by the progression of daily weather that we become amateur weather observers.
- By Ben May, Board Director of the National Weather Association Foundation
- A Smattering of Books for the Amateur Weather Enthusiast
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I tend to go overboard for books. I value my library card more than my driver’s license. But then, I’m a book addict.
There are so many books on meteorology that it can stagger the mind. You really don’t need to read a ton of books if you are an amateur, but you should get some orientation and familiarity with terms and processes.
- By Ben May, Board Director of the National Weather Association Foundation
- Buoy Observations During the 1993 "Storm of the Century"
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Beginning on March 8, 1993, numerical weather prediction (NWP) models consistently predicted a deep winter storm for the eastern United States on March 13. These NWP models gave excellent advance notice and produced accurate forecasts of the storm track location. However, the model runs of March 13 considerably underforecast the deepening of the storm in the northeast Gulf of Mexico.
- By David Gilhousen
- Hand Analysis in a Digital Age
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Dive into the fascinating history of weather maps with Barbara Mayes Boustead. In this presentation she reveals the science and process of hand analysis and discusses its relevance in a world of digital maps.
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- March 20, 2023
- Collaboration between AMS Weather Band and Local Chapters
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Want to learn how local weather enthusiasts can get involved with local chapters? This webinar is for you!
- March 17, 2023
- Justin Sharpe
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Justin Sharpe, a research scientist at the University of Oklahoma, shares valuable insights for aspiring social science professionals on the Clear Skies Ahead podcast.
- March 13, 2023
- Resilience Within: How Simple It May Be
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Unorthodox thought processing disrupts the existing order, increasing entropy in a system, yet potentially leading to the emergence of a new, albeit more disordered, structured order, acting as a catalyst for system restructuring and buying time or entropy in the process.
- By Dr. J. Cory Demko
- March 13, 2023
- Tomorrow's Scientists
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At the 72nd International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Atlanta, Georgia, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) awarded seven high school students for outstanding atmospheric science projects, part of the Regeneron ISEF program with students from the United States and 62 other countries participating in a hybrid event.
- March 9, 2023
- A Hard(er) Rain's A-Gonna Fall
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A new study by Daniel Horton and Ryan Harp of Northwestern University found that rainfall intensity has increased in much of the United States, particularly in the eastern, southern, and midwestern regions, posing challenges for water resource management and emphasizing the need for flood-resistant infrastructure.
- March 8, 2023
- Clam-oring for Data
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What the quahog clam can tell us about ancient climate.
- March 6, 2023
- Spring Break in The Impact Zone? Relax, for the perfect vacation and the safest!
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To ensure safety during Spring Break beach trips, maintaining situational awareness of changing conditions, understanding the three beach zones (Safe Zone, Awareness Zone, and Impact Zone), and practicing "Take Ten" for assisting others in trouble are essential measures emphasized in order to enjoy a relaxing and secure vacation.
- By Bruckner Chase
- March 2, 2023
- Marshmallatus
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Grady Dixon and Dr. Josh Durkee led a storm-chasing course, retreating to their hotel in Ada after chasing a supercell, and the day ended with students sharing their photos online while the instructors reflected on the value of the experience.
- By Grady Dixon
- February 28, 2023
- Chasing Sprites
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George Preoteasa recounts his adventure with sprite photographer Paul Smith, capturing elusive sprite images during storms while enjoying the company of like-minded individuals and experiencing the beauty of open fields, clear night skies, and new places.
- By George Preoteasa
- February 25, 2023
- Top 10 U.S. Weather Events of 2022
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