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Volume 2, Number 10

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A Note from Gideon

 

Welcome to the latest edition of On The Radar!

 

In this season of Thanksgiving, I have found much to be thankful for. Cool weather as an excuse to get bundled up and cozy, hikes through rainy forests with the scent of wood smoke in the air, and a community dedicated to encouraging my excitement for science and weather! This community is so supportive and engaging and offers so many opportunities to explore and take part in the wonderful world of weather and climate. From webinars to contests to articles, there is no shortage of material to fuel my passion and curiosity. So check out what’s going on this month! I hope you will take part in and enjoy the bounty that AMS Weather Band has laid out before us.

 

Gideon Alegado

Public Outreach Manager

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American Meteorological Society

Weather Band Photo Contest

The Weather Band is pleased to announce the winners of our 2022 Photo Contest!

Artistic and talented photographers from all over the world delivered over 1400 submissions for our judges to evaluate. Many thanks to them and to the WB members who participated in the “Members Choice” voting opportunity. Here are the winners of this year’s contest:

 

Grand Prize Winner:
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“Merapi” by Mark Levitin –

 

Second Place:
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“Red Barn Shelfie” by Jeremy Bower – , ,

 

Third Place:
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“Fog Fingers” by Jay Huang –

 

Members' Choice Winner:
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“Lighting Up the Tower” by Laura Hedien – , , ,

Upcoming Events

Hurricanes: An Eye on the Future

18 November at 6:00 pm ET

Want to learn more about hurricanes? Join us for the second annual event of the “” lecture series which will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, 18 November 2022 at WBUR Cityspace in Boston. ! Register online now!

 

The presentations will cover the broader topic of hurricanes and the effects of a warming atmosphere on their intensity and frequency. This annual lecture series is designed to provide the most topical, scientifically accurate and informative content within the broader fields of weather, climate and climate change.

 

for more information and to secure your seat today.

 

Webinar - The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season: A Highly Abnormal Average Season

29 November at 1:00 PM ET

Our discussion with Phil Klotzbach will focus on how active the season was, notable storms and impacts, and controversial topics such as the value of the Saffir-Simpson scale and the Cone of Uncertainty.

 

Webinar - From the Ground Up: An Operational Meteorologist's Vision for the NWS

7 December at 1:00 PM ET

Ken Graham worked his way up from a Meteorologist Intern to NOAA’s National Weather Service Director. He will share his career path and the most memorable experiences that influenced his life. He will then share his new priorities for NOAA's National Weather Service and how the Weather, Water, and Climate Enterprise can contribute.

Weather Band Symposium Survey

Greetings AMS Community! We are very excited for the upcoming 2023 Weather Band Symposium. In an effort to better serve you, we are reaching out to you to get ideas for topics that you want to see. What are your interests? What areas or disciplines would you like to explore?

 

We are also looking for a new name for our symposium, something catchy but oriented towards the purpose of the Weather Band. Drop your ideas in the survey!

 

Please and indicate your topics of interest and your naming suggestions. Your responses will remain anonymous and your participation is entirely voluntary. Please submit the form by 18 November. Thank you!

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Hot Threads in the Weather Band Community

Weather Band is discussing , the for some members, and last week’s webinar on the . Check out these threads or create your own in the weather band open forum!

In Case You Missed It

Remember, the recordings of Weather Band Webinars are always posted for members to view!
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Professional meteorologists who have written children's books about weather discussed the subject matter of each author's books, their motivation for writing their books, and the reactions they've received. The panelists also shared previews of pages from their books.

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Nearly everyone uses weather information; however, the weather information available from various media outlets, websites, and mobile apps isn’t enough for everyone. This webinar explored how Penn State’s online Weather Forecasting Certificate program can turn weather enthusiasts and those who work in weather-related careers into weather information power users to enhance their hobbies or careers.

BAMS and Weather Band

Check out the latest curated pieces from BAMS- available on the Weather Band website.

 

 
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