A Note from Gideon
Greetings Weather Band community,
We are excited to bring you the latest edition of our On the Radar newsletter! In this issue, we feature an incredible
article
by Yannick Cocard, runner up in last year's Weather Band Photo Contest, about his experiences capturing the unpredictable weather of Kyrgyzstan, and our
maestros share insights to educate individuals interested in both the science and practice of tornado chasing.
We remind you of the recent
webinar
on the opportunities offered by Local Chapters and the Weather Ready Nation Ambassador program. The AMS Careers team also ran a recent webinar featuring female storm chasers from Girls Who Chase–take a look at our
new post about it (including some spectacular photos and advice) and
watch the webinar here (register first to access the webinar).
Looking ahead, we have some fantastic webinars lined up for you. Next week John Gordon will
discuss the Quad State Outbreak and the vital role played by local university engineers and meteorology students in the damage survey process. In May Dr. Bob Atlas will take us on a
journey through his memoir "Weather Forecaster to Research Scientist", providing insights into weather forecasting and his experiences.
We are also excited to preview the upcoming 2023 Weather Band Photo Contest! Check out the information below.
Finally, in celebration of Earth Day, Weather Band membership is 50% off this week! If you have friends who want to join, let them know and get them to
sign up here by 11:59 PM ET this Sunday, April 23!
Thank you for being a part of our community, and we hope you enjoy this issue of our newsletter!
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Gideon Alegado
Public Outreach Manager
Pronouns: He/Him/His
American Meteorological Society
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New Features
Visit the Weather Band website for these and more:
The Unpredictable Weather of Kyrgyzstan
Yannick Cocard and his friends were driving to Song-Kul, an alpine lake in central Kyrgyzstan, when they experienced a sudden and concentrated rainstorm that turned the dirt road into a mud pool. After waiting for the rain to pass, they continued on their journey and were amazed by the empty but rich landscape. Fortunately, they were able to find warm and dry accommodations with locals who also treated them to a beautiful night sky. Read the full adventure »
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From our Maestros
Storm Chasing Through the Eyes of Maestros
Storm chasing offers a rare chance to witness nature's powerful weather phenomena, and adopting best practices can enhance the safety and success of the experience. A new article featuring Amber Liggett and Dr. Ashton Robinson Cook aims to share personal stories and insights to educate individuals interested in both the science and practice of tornado chasing.
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Weather Band Maestros Amber Liggett and Ashton Robinson Cook
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Warnings, Watches, and Advisories: What You Need to Know
Whenever weather happens, you will find a Watch, Warning, or Advisory (WWA) issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). Amber Liggett explains how these WWA alerts provide a heads up for when, what kind, and where a weather hazard will impact a region. While these alerts are specific to hazards like tornadoes, thunderstorms, flooding, etc., there are universal definitions for all of them at large.
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BAMS Selections
Check out the latest from BAMS—available on the Weather Band website.
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Interview with Sonali Shukla McDermid - Editor-in-Chief of Earth Interactions
Sonali Shukla McDermid is taking on the role of editor-in-chief for the open-access AMS journal Earth Interactions (EI) and is excited to lead a new phase of development and growth for the journal. She plans to update the editorial and review approach for EI to embrace cross- and interdisciplinarity in investigations of Earth system interactions.
Parcels: A Hard(er) Rain's A-Gonna Fall
Horton and Harp's study, which used NOAA's data, shows that intense rainfall has increased in the eastern, southern, and midwestern United States, making water resource management more challenging due to the variable precipitation intensities. Building flood-resistant infrastructure is recommended by Horton to mitigate the risk of flooding.
Parcels: Sky High
A recent study published in Science used the parallax effect to measure the plume from the eruption of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai volcano in January 2022. The researchers hope to develop an automated system that utilizes the parallax effect to calculate plume heights.
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Upcoming Events
Check the website any time for new events we are planning!
Webinar - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of a December Tornado Outbreak
25 April at 2:00 PM ET
We are excited to welcome John D. Gordon, Warning Coordination Meteorologist Science and Operations Officer, for a talk on surveying after tornadoes. As an expert in his field, John will provide valuable insights into the science of surveying and its importance in the aftermath of severe weather events.
Register»
Webinar - Personal Reflections on the Evolution of Weather Forecasting with Dr. Robert Atlas
3 May at 7:00 PM ET
Join us for a webinar on the memoir "Weather Forecaster to Research Scientist" by Dr. Atlas. Gain insights into weather forecasting, his experiences, and highlights from his 60-year weather forecasting and atmospheric research career.
Register»
2023 Photo Contest
Opening in June
Attention all weather and photography enthusiasts! Get ready to showcase your skills in the Third Annual AMS Weather Band Photo Contest! Whether you love capturing the subtle nuances of weather patterns or the dramatic beauty of extreme climate events, this is the perfect opportunity to share your best photos of weather, water, and climate—and you might win a cash prize plus a year's membership to the AMS Weather Band, our global community of weather enthusiasts. So keep a weather eye out! We will be posting the contest guidelines and photo requirements soon.
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"Fog Fingers" by Jay Huang won Third Place in the 2022 Photo Contest
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In Case You Missed It
Remember, the recordings of Weather Band Webinars are always posted for members to view! And this month we also have a special AMS Webinar you may enjoy:
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Stories from the Field: A Discussion with Girls Who Chase
In this AMS webinar, hear stories from women who work in various fields of the Weather, Water, and Climate enterprise. They have a common passion beyond the workplace: storm chasing! Watch the webinar. (registration is required but then you can view the recording.)
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Superstorm 1950 with David Call
Explore the impact of Superstorm 1950, the greatest simultaneous blizzard, ice storm, windstorm, and cold outbreak of the twentieth century.
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Breezy vs. The Bachelor
Danielle Breezy, Chief Meteorologist on ABC WKRN Channel 2 News in Nashville, Tennessee, shared her experience of covering a major tornado outbreak and interrupting The Bachelor to broadcast potentially life-saving warnings.
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