Severe weather alerts like tornado warnings are aimed at keeping people safe during a storm. But how do people in the path of storms use alerts?
Author: Emily Jeffries
Women of NOAA: Pam Heinselman
For Women’s History Month in March, we are highlighting some of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory women scientists and their current research.
Women of NOAA: Kodi Berry
For Women’s History Month in March, we are highlighting some of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory women scientists and their current research.
Women of NOAA: Kristin Calhoun
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting some of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory women scientists and their current research.
Radar experts publish new book on weather radar technology
A new book highlights the biggest technological upgrade to Doppler radars since first installed – dual-polarization technology.
Radar improvement helps forecasters to “see” storms better
Radars are a vital tool for weather forecasters because they provide a detailed picture of storms as they’re happening. A new radar technique is helping forecasters provide more accurate information about rain and snow storms.
NSSL names new Deputy Director
NSSL Deputy Director Lans Rothfusz announced his retirement at the end of 2018 and NSSL is pleased to announce Kurt Hondl as the new deputy director.
NSSL instrumentation meteorologist retires after 47 years
Sherman Fredrickson retired in early December after working over 40 years. He remembers a time atmospheric measurements were made via pen and pad.
NSSL unveils newest radar innovation
The Advanced Technology Demonstrator is the newest in a long line of radar innovations developed and tested at the lab in Norman, Oklahoma.
VIDEO: Advanced Technology Demonstrator
Learn about NSSL’s latest radar with this Bite Sized Science video!