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Tornado Intercept: The Union City Twister and the Birth of Doppler Radar

Tornado Intercept: The Union City Twister and the Birth of Doppler Radar

Fifty years ago, on May 24, 1973, a violent F-4 tornado tore through the central Oklahoma town of Union City, killing two people and injuring at least four more. While the human impact of the storm was devastating, the Union City tornado was also historic as it marked the first time researchers were able to use radar to observe the entire lifecycle of a tornado.

Posted in News · Radar on May 22, 2023

OUTFLOW Project uses weather drones to measure atmosphere ahead of summer storms in Oklahoma, Texas

OUTFLOW Project uses weather drones to measure atmosphere ahead of summer storms in Oklahoma, Texas

Scientists from the National Severe Storms Laboratory and Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) at the University of Oklahoma will embark on a new field study this summer to collect lower atmospheric observations prior to severe thunderstorms.

Posted in News on May 18, 2023

Severe storm research campaign kicks off second year of data gathering

Severe storm research campaign kicks off second year of data gathering

Researchers prepare to launch an experimental weather balloon on April 5, 2022, near a storm in Greenville, Alabama. (NOAA) This winter has brought multiple rounds of devastating severe weather to the southeastern U.S., with more…

Posted in News on February 9, 2023

DaNa Carlis named director of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory

DaNa Carlis named director of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory

DaNa L. Carlis, Ph.D., a research meteorologist and experienced scientific leader, has been named the director of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) in Norman, Oklahoma. He will join the world’s preeminent research institution for…

Posted in News · People News on January 11, 2023

New Bite-Sized Science Video: How Research Continued in a Virtual World

New Bite-Sized Science Video: How Research Continued in a Virtual World

When COVID hit in March 2020, the future of the NOAA Hazardous Weather Testbed became unclear. In-person collaboration was off the table. With everyone working from home, could the Spring Experiment survive?

Posted in Collaboration · News · Research News on August 16, 2022

NOAA researchers seek to learn more about tornado experiences to improve safety

NOAA researchers seek to learn more about tornado experiences to improve safety

Has a tornado hit your house or your community? Have you received a tornado alert? NOAA scientists want to hear your story. The new Tornado Tales citizen science tool is an online survey that provides…

Posted in Research News on June 15, 2022

  • Tornado Intercept: The Union City Twister and the Birth of Doppler Radar
    May 22, 2023
    Fifty years ago, on May 24, 1973, a violent F-4 tornado tore through the central Oklahoma town of Union City, killing two people and injuring at least four more. While the human impact of the storm was devastating, the Union City tornado was also historic as it marked the first time researchers were able to use radar to observe the entire lifecycle of a tornado.…
  • Drone pilotOUTFLOW Project uses weather drones to measure atmosphere ahead of summer storms in Oklahoma, Texas
    May 18, 2023
    Scientists from the National Severe Storms Laboratory and Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) at the University of Oklahoma will embark on a new field study this summer to collect lower atmospheric observations prior to severe thunderstorms. …
  • Balloon launchSevere storm research campaign kicks off second year of data gathering
    February 9, 2023
    Researchers prepare to launch an experimental weather balloon on April 5, 2022, near a storm in Greenville, Alabama. (NOAA) This winter has brought multiple rounds of …
  • DaNa CarlisDaNa Carlis named director of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory
    January 11, 2023
    DaNa L. Carlis, Ph.D., a research meteorologist and experienced scientific leader, has been named the director of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) in Norman, …
  • Woman sitting at desk with large computer monitor and laptop before her. Residential neighborhood visible in window behind her.New Bite-Sized Science Video: How Research Continued in a Virtual World
    August 16, 2022
    When COVID hit in March 2020, the future of the NOAA Hazardous Weather Testbed became unclear. In-person collaboration was off the table. With everyone working from home, could the Spring Experiment survive?…
  • NOAA researchers seek to learn more about tornado experiences to improve safety
    June 15, 2022
    Has a tornado hit your house or your community? Have you received a tornado alert? NOAA scientists want to hear your story. The new Tornado Tales citizen science tool is an …
  • web application interface with user options and map-based displayIntroducing Cloud-based Warn-on-Forecast
    May 16, 2022
    The Warn-on-Forecast System is a research project at the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory that aims to increase lead time for tornado, severe thunderstorm and flash …
  • road with flood waters across it, two signs that say "danger high water are visible and two cars are driving through the waterFlash floods will increase across the United States, new research suggests
    April 26, 2022
    New climate modeling research shows heavy rainfall events will cause more frequent and stronger flash floods by the end of the century, especially in the southwest and …

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