Note from Gideon
Greetings Weather Band Community!
As summer gracefully steps aside, we find ourselves marveling at nature's enchanting fall foliage display. It's that time of year when the world becomes a canvas, painted with brilliant red, gold, and amber strokes.
There's palpable excitement in the air as trees prepare for their autumn performance. With cooler temperatures, they don their finest attire, creating a breathtaking panorama. But autumn is more than scenery; it can be a time for reflection, for reminding us of life's cyclical nature.
In this edition, we invite you to dive into our offerings for this month while you enjoy the rich tapestry of fall foliage. Revisit our
webinar from last year featuring Evan Fisher, where he discussed topics ranging from the impact of weather on foliage to real-time observing networks and popular data visualizations.
But don’t stop there! We encourage you to be a part of the spectacle. Share the beauty of fall foliage from your own corner of the world with our community. Join the conversation in the
Community forum and showcase the vibrant hues of autumn in your area.
Grab a sweater, savor pumpkin spice, dive into our offerings for this month, and don't forget to check out this
interactive map for daily updates and even a ten-day forecast for fall foliage near you! Let's celebrate the wonders of the season, learn from each other, and enjoy the ever-changing artistry of nature.
Happy leaf-peeping, and may your autumn be filled with the joys of nature's spectacle!
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Gideon Alegado
Public Outreach Manager
Pronouns: He/Him/His
American Meteorological Society
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Upcoming Webinar
Weather and Baseball
Oct 26 at 7:00 PM ET
"Weather, Climate, and the Boys of Summer: A Fall Classic Conversation" promises to uncover the intriguing connections between weather, climate, and America's beloved pastime, baseball. As the World Series approaches, we will explore topics such as weather-related game delays, the impact of weather on player performance, and the potential exacerbation of these effects by a changing climate.
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From Our Maestros
Cultivating a Model for Post-Tornado Fieldwork at NSSL
In just a few decades’ time, the physical science of meteorology has evolved rapidly, aided in part by increasingly sophisticated field campaigns of many kinds. Spurred by an explosion of scientific development, including improved theoretical and empirical research in recent years, alongside growth in the hiring of social scientists within meteorological organizations, social science fieldwork is now experiencing its own surge of growth. This article describes the National Severe Storm Laboratory's approach, highlighting their study of the December 10, 2021 tornado outbreak as an example.
By Kim Klockow McClain
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Trivia Night highlights
We held our first ever trivia night, hosted by Weather Band Committee members! Congratulations to James, Caspar, and Kylie, our top 3 contestants of the night. The theme was tropical cyclones—the science behind them, how they’re forecasted, and some memorable cyclones throughout history. Answers were explained with data and charts, giving everyone a chance to learn. Keep an eye out for future Weather Band trivia nights!
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2023 Weather Band Photo Contest
Our 2023 photo contest has wrapped up with an astonishing 1400+ entries! Now, our expert judges are selecting the top three winners in two rounds of voting. But that’s not all! Weather Band members will soon get the chance to vote for the Members’ Choice award winner in the coming weeks! Keep an eye out for an email around the end of the month for the ballot.
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New in BAMS
Rising Seas of Solitude
9–12 million: the approximate number of people in the United States who could be at risk of isolation because of rising sea levels by the end of the century under a scenario in which global sea levels increase 2 meters.
Clear Skies Ahead: Maria Molina
Maria Molina, assistant professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at the University of Maryland, on advice for students wishing to pursue research opportunities when they graduate.
The Hot(test) Spots
Researchers looked at reanalysis data and historical climate model simulations, as well as extreme value statistics—which can estimate the return periods of rare events—to determine the regions where record-breaking temperatures are most likely to occur next, or in the near future
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Hurricane Hazards: Know What You’re Facing
As hurricane season comes to a close, make sure you know what you’re up against. Both direct and indirect effects of hurricanes can cause harm, so learn about the potential dangers and keep yourself safe!
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Webinar: A Cat. 5 Five Years Later... the Lasting Legacy of Hurricane Michael
On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida, and became the first Category 5 hurricane to make landfall in the contiguous United States since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Watch the discussions of experiences, perspectives, lasting impacts, and how the area is recovering five years later.
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Webinar: Eclipse 2023-2024: A Different Kind of Sunblock!
Check out our webinar discussing the annular eclipse on Saturday, October 14 and the total solar eclipse that will impact millions of people on April 8, 2024. Dave Jones led a fascinating conversation with Dr. Lika Guhathakurta, a NASA Heliophysicist.
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