Tonight is a practice IOP.  Several AWIPS technical issues need to be worked out, but forecasters were able to view all the data sources.  Darren and David are working with the GOES-R personnel, while Ken and Matt are issuing warnings based on MR/MS and base data in AWIPS.   IOP began at 730pm and ended at 830pm.

Very good discussion on the way forecasters issue warnings ensured.  Details to follow.

Travis Smith (EWP Weekly Coordinator, 17-21 May 2010)