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Hurricane Hilary image from NOAA's GOES-16 Satellite
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Note from Gideon
Greetings Weather Band Community!
In the past month, we've seen two remarkable and impactful hurricanes. Hurricane Idalia, a formidable Category 4 hurricane, left its mark across the southeastern United States, particularly Northern Florida, while on the other side of the continent, Hurricane Hilary, another powerful Category 4 hurricane, unleashed torrential rainfall and gusty winds along the Pacific Coast of Mexico, the Baja California Peninsula, and the Southwestern United States.
We were excited to host two breaking news event webinars, which addressed the dynamics and impacts of these two extraordinary storms. These webinars provided invaluable insights and the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field, and also served as a reminder that weather occurs in ways that we might not expect based on past records. Stay tuned as we continue to offer more breaking news opportunities for you in the future. And if you're interested in hurricanes, you'll want to be at our first-ever
Weather Band trivia night, 28 September! I'll see you there.
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Gideon Alegado
Public Outreach Manager
Pronouns: He/Him/His
American Meteorological Society
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News and Notes
2023 Weather Band Photo Contest
Our 2023 photo contest has wrapped up with an astonishing 1400+ entries! Now, our expert judges are gearing up for the task of selecting the top three winners. But that’s not all! Weather Band members will soon get the chance to vote for the Members’ Choice award winner. Stay tuned for details on how you can cast your vote and help us celebrate the beauty and power of weather captured through the lens.
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The Mission to Improve Social Science Data Collection
How do people really respond to extreme weather? Organizations like the National Severe Storms Laboratory and the National Weather Service are working to collect real-event observations, like post-tornado surveys, to understand human behavior in dangerous situations--and help people plan and react better. Read the full essay»
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Do Roads Have Weather?
More than one in five vehicle accidents in the U.S. is weather-related. Observations from Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) stations and emerging technologies like connected vehicles and autonomous driving play a vital role in enhancing road safety and minimizing accidents by providing real-time data on road temperature, precipitation, and surface conditions. Learn More»
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Trivia Night
Get ready for our first Weather Band Trivia Night, happening at 7 PM ET on Thursday, 28 September! It’s your moment to flex your meteorological muscles, share and show off your expertise, and enjoy a great time with fellow weather lovers. Get set for an evening of learning and competition! Don’t pass up this opportunity to showcase your smarts and snag some swag from our
Weather Band store! This event might fill up, so
register now»
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Upcoming webinar
The 1938 Long Island/New England Hurricane - A Retrospective
19 September at 7:00 PM ET
On 21 September 1938 a rare northeastern hurricane brought destruction to Long Island and New England. Over 685 lives were lost, and recovery took months despite the aid of Depression-era workers. Join panelists Louis Uccellini and Lourdes Avilés as they discuss all aspects of the historic storm, and how modern forecasting can save lives. Moderated by William E. Minsinger. Register here»
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From BAMS
Clear Skies Ahead: Jana Houser
Jana Houser, associate professor at The Ohio State University, and Robin Tanamachi, assistant professor at Purdue University, discuss how they collaborated to create a storm-chasing course.
Floods Are Written in the Rivers
Predicting extreme river flooding is typically based on past flooding events. However, “[f]or this method to work, you have to wait for something bad to happen,” notes Stefano Basso of the Norwegian Institute for Water Research. What if you could pinpoint at-risk areas beforehand?
Keeping Watch on Pollution
A new satellite instrument launched in early April will monitor the entire atmosphere over North America--including the layer where people live and breathe--to improve air pollution forecasting and track events like wildfires.
“TEMPO will be revolutionary.”
— Aaron Naeger of the University of Alabama in Huntsville, on the Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution instrument.
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In Case You Missed It
Four recent webinars are available for review:
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Nearing The Peak: September Expectations for the Hurricane Season
September is historically the busiest month for hurricanes across the tropical Atlantic. After several years of devastating hurricane landfalls along the Gulf Coast, what can we expect for the rest of this season? Dr. Ryan Truchelut with WeatherTiger discussed how El Niño and record-warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures might affect the coming months.
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Towards the “Perfect” Weather Warning
As extreme weather events become more frequent, effective warnings prove crucial for saving lives and minimizing disruption. When lives are on the line, receiving timely, actionable, and comprehensible alerts is imperative. Brian Golding shared insights from the World Meteorological Organization’s High Impact Weather project (HIWeather) on enhancing warning effectiveness.
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AMS Weather Band Breaking News Event: Historic Hurricane Hilary
Hurricane Hilary made history by prompting California's first-ever Tropical Storm Warning. To explore the unique challenges posed by this storm in the U.S. Southwest, we called on hurricane expert Kim Wood from the University of Arizona. Kim discussed the storm’s effects, its characteristics, and the implications of a tropical storm on the Pacific Coast.
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AMS Weather Band Breaking News Event: Hurricane Idalia
Tropical Storm Idalia was projected to undergo significant intensification, potentially reaching major hurricane status before making landfall in western Florida. Stephanie Zick, from Virginia Tech, provided valuable insights into the expected developments of the storm and its potential impact upon landfall.
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