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Introducing Cloud-based Warn-on-Forecast

Introducing Cloud-based Warn-on-Forecast

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 flood warnings. Since its inception in 2009, researchers have…

Posted in Forecast Research News · Guest Contributor · News · Research News on May 16, 2022

Flash floods will increase across the United States, new research suggests

Flash floods will increase across the United States, new research suggests

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 central United States. NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory…

Posted in Flooding · Research News on April 26, 2022

Webinar highlights spring research activities at NSSL

Webinar highlights spring research activities at NSSL

It’s severe weather season and researchers at the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory are busy taking instruments to the storms, collecting experimental radar data, and collaborating with partners in the NOAA Hazardous Weather Testbed to…

Posted in News · People News · Talks and Articles on March 31, 2022

Making connections between weather and UAS

Making connections between weather and UAS

Tony Segalés Espinosa says his love of small-scale aircraft began as a kid, flying model aircraft with his dad. Today, that love transfers into engineering drones for severe weather research.

Posted in News · People News on October 15, 2021

Translations and beyond

Translations and beyond

Based on research with SPC forecasters and research with language experts, a researcher recommended a new SPC risk communication scale model in order to improve weather outreach to Spanish-speaking communities.

Posted in News · Outreach News · People News on October 12, 2021

Researchers work to gain better understanding of hurricanes

Researchers work to gain better understanding of hurricanes

When Hurricane Ida moved inland along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana in late August 2021, a team of researchers set out to study winds associated with the damaging storm. The group, including scientists from the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory, captured unique datasets.

Posted in News · Research News on September 27, 2021

  • 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 …
  • Woman launching weather balloon at sunset under cloudy skyWebinar highlights spring research activities at NSSL
    March 31, 2022
    It’s severe weather season and researchers at the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory are busy taking instruments to the storms, collecting experimental radar data, and …
  • Making connections between weather and UAS
    October 15, 2021
    Tony Segalés Espinosa says his love of small-scale aircraft began as a kid, flying model aircraft with his dad. Today, that love transfers into engineering drones for severe weather research.…
  • Translations and beyond
    October 12, 2021
    Based on research with SPC forecasters and research with language experts, a researcher recommended a new SPC risk communication scale model in order to improve weather outreach to Spanish-speaking communities.…
  • Researchers work to gain better understanding of hurricanes
    September 27, 2021
    When Hurricane Ida moved inland along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana in late August 2021, a team of researchers set out to study winds associated with the damaging storm. The group, including scientists from the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory, captured unique datasets.…
  • Flooding of farmlandsHow NSSL research provides real-time precipitation estimations and flash flood prediction for high-impact events
    September 10, 2021
    Flash flooding — the rapid rise of water in a normally dry area — is mostly related to excessive rainfall resulting in significant groundwater runoff and quick rises in waterways. NOAA National Weather Service forecasters rely on accurate quantitative precipitation estimations.…
  • Researchers study costliest severe thunderstorm event
    August 9, 2021
    One year ago, a severe thunderstorm with extreme winds — called a derecho — tore through the Midwest United States. The event brought extensive damage, totaling an estimated $7.5 billion in damage.…

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