A team of scientists from NOAA and the University of Oklahoma are heading to Florida to collect weather data during the landfall of Hurricane Dorian.
Researchers are gathering data on Hurricane Dorian to improve forecasts
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Equipment deployed to study the impact of burn scars, flash flooding
To find ways to better protect people from flash floods, researchers are spending this summer evaluating methods of observing rain and flash floods.
Experimental tool helps improve flash flood forecasts in the Northeast U.S.
Floods and flash floods kill more people each year than any other severe weather hazard. And a few extra minutes of notice can make a big difference — reducing deaths and economic loss. This is…
Researchers honored for achievements in research, outreach
Two NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory researchers were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements in research and outreach.
TORUS project expects “groundbreaking” results
After 32 days on the road, 19 supercell storms and at least eight tornadoes, researchers expect results from a recent field project.
Laser light system among the armada of tools used in TORUS
The LiDAR team collects observations for TORUS, utilizing the device to track how quickly all the dust, dirt and particles move in the atmosphere.
Scientists to launch new tornado research mission
Targeted Observation by Radars and Unmanned Aircraft Systems of Supercells, or TORUS, will be discussed during a news conference and open house.
The Emotional Toll of Tornadoes
A societal impacts researcher meets with those involved in alerting the public when tornadoes are near and locals who were personally impacted.
NOAA researcher studies how communicating tornado information impacts lives
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?
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.