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Note from Gideon

Welcome to the May 2023 issue of "On the Radar," your newsletter from the AMS Weather Band. With spring well underway across most of the U.S., we are hearing reports of more severe weather, heat, wildfire, and poor air quality. Be sure to listen to your favorite weather sources to stay aware of hazards, and learn about the science behind them here on the Weather Band!

 

In the last month, we had some exciting webinars discussing severe weather events and the evolution of weather forecasting. Check out the “ICYMI” section below for links to the recorded webinars. We have more fun and informative webinars coming soon!

 

We also have some intriguing articles to share with you, exploring topics from climate variability to atmospheric dust, and tropical cyclones to wildfire trends. Thank you for being a part of our Weather Band community!

 

Gideon Alegado

Public Outreach Manager

Pronouns: He/Him/His

American Meteorological Society

News and Notes

New Partnership

AMS is teaming up with Girls Who Chase (GWC), a volunteer organization committed to empowering women in storm chasing and meteorology, to produce a series of educational and training resources as well as social media discussions. .

 

Articles

Constantin Arnscheidt and Daniel Rothman of Massachusetts Institute of Technology examined Antarctic ice cores and marine fossils and shells to look back on historical climate regulation over a span of 66 million years. The researchers found a stabilizing effect over the course of hundreds of thousands of years by variation in climate.

 

Researchers used satellite data to calculate the amount of mineral particles in the air globally. Then, using data taken from ground sources—ice cores, peat bogs, and marine sediment—the researchers learned the composition of the fallen atmospheric dust. This revealed the global increase in desert dust.

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According to research from the University of Utah, the average yearly increase in the maximum height of smoke plumes from wildfires in the Sierra Nevada ecoregion of California is 230 meters (750 feet) for the period 2003-2020. The study suggests that climate change is driving this trend, with larger and more intense wildfires contributing to larger burn areas and the creation of pyrocumulonimbus clouds.

 

A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research reveals that tropical cyclones in the eastern Caribbean can lead to a maximum increase of 5.2°C in apparent temperature above average. The study highlights the overlooked aspect of post-storm heat and its potential dangers, including impeding recovery efforts and posing risks to human health.

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Upcoming Events

2023 Weather Band Photo Contest

Opening in June!

Are you passionate about weather and photography? Then you won't want to miss the Third Annual AMS Weather Band Photo Contest! Choose your best photos of weather, water, and climate and enter for a chance to win a cash prize and a year long membership in the AMS Weather Band. Keep an eye out for the contest guidelines, coming soon!

 

Webinars

Weather Lens: The 2022 Weather Band Photo Contest Winners

23 May at 1:00 PM ET

Two winners of the 2022 AMS Weather Band Photo Contest, Laura Hedien and Jeremy Bower, will join moderator Steve Glazier to share the stories behind their stunning photographs. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from these talented photographers and learn more about the conditions, location, and inspiration for their award-winning entries. Whether you're a weather enthusiast or just appreciate beautiful photography, this is an event you won't want to miss!

 

Webinars Coming Soon

Get ready to learn more about storm chasing, international meteorology, and seasonal weather updates with upcoming webinars from the AMS Weather Band!

 

Join Maestros Amber Liggett and Dr. Ashton Robinson Cook as they lead a discussion about storm chasing during the spring and summer seasons. Explore the science behind storm chasing, anecdotes from chases, and lessons learned. Stay tuned for schedule information.

 

The Weather Band is planning a special webinar to be held at the ! Learn about TV weather around the world with TV meteorologists from Ireland, Slovenia, and Spain. They’ll share how they deliver the weather forecast to their audience and meet their viewers' needs and expectations. Plan to join us to be part of the Q&A!

 

AMS Weather Band is also planning quarterly webinars that will focus on notable weather events across the previous season. These webinars will examine longer-term impacts from one season to the next, the historical context, and society’s response overall. Stay tuned for more information on the format of these webinars, which will include panel discussions and individual speakers with a moderator.

 

More Photo opportunities!

Check out the from our friends at Royal Meteorological Society. The competition is is accepting entries from now until Tuesday 27 June 2023 at 11:30 PM BST. This prestigious competition provides an international platform for weather and climate photography and photojournalism, shining a light on the evolving nature of climate and weather from an everyday, human perspective.

 

The competition is free and open to all. It features three categories, including a Young Photographer category (under age 18) and a mobile device category. Winners will be selected by a panel of experts in photography, meteorology, climate science, and journalism, and will have the opportunity to showcase their work internationally.

 

For more information and to submit your entry, .

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Science Moms Melissa Burt, Joellen Russell, Tracey Holloway, and Erica Smithwick

 

In Case You Missed It

Four recent webinars are available for review:

John D. Gordon, Warning Coordination Meteorologist Science and Operations Officer, provided valuable insights into the science of surveying and its importance in the aftermath of severe weather events.

 

Dr. Atlas discussed his memoir "Weather Forecaster to Research Scientist," sharing insights into weather forecasting, his experiences, and highlights from his 60-year weather forecasting and atmospheric research career.

 

Three "Science Moms" discussed the negative health effects of dirty energy and the financial incentives for households to switch to clean energy. In an optimistic and engaging presentation, they offered ideas to help save our kids’ futures!

 

Vivian Rennie of Central California’s KSBY TV, discussing the impacts of atmospheric rivers on California's Central Coast this January–and how to cover severe events in areas that don’t normally experience them. She introduced the science of atmospheric rivers, focusing on the 9 January 2023 event that caused widespread flooding, evacuations, mud- and rockslides, and infrastructure damage as well as three deaths–even as it filled drought-parched reservoirs.
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