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Experimental tool helps improve flash flood forecasts in the Northeast U.S.

Posted in Collaboration, News on August 26, 2019 by Emily Jeffries.

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…

Tags: Featured, flooding, Nusrat Yussouf, warn-on-forecast, weather prediction center

Researchers honored for achievements in research, outreach

Posted in News on August 2, 2019 by Emily Jeffries.

Two NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory researchers were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements in research and outreach.

Tags: award, Featured, Outreach News, PECASE

TORUS project expects “groundbreaking” results

Posted in Research News on July 11, 2019 by Emily Jeffries.
A supercell thunderstorm with lightning and a barn.

After 32 days on the road, 19 supercell storms and at least eight tornadoes, researchers expect results from a recent field project.

Tags: Featured, field projects, tornadoes, TORUS

Laser light system among the armada of tools used in TORUS

Posted in News, Research News on June 4, 2019 by Emily Jeffries.
The LiDAR system pick-up truck in front of a storm.

The LiDAR team collects observations for TORUS, utilizing the device to track how quickly all the dust, dirt and particles move in the atmosphere.

Tags: Elizabeth Smith, Featured, LiDAR, TORUS

Scientists to launch new tornado research mission

Posted in News on May 3, 2019 by Emily Jeffries.
Tornado in field

Targeted Observation by Radars and Unmanned Aircraft Systems of Supercells, or TORUS, will be discussed during a news conference and open house.

Tags: Featured, media advisory, news conference, open house, TORUS

The Emotional Toll of Tornadoes

Posted in Research News on May 2, 2019 by Emily Jeffries.
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A societal impacts researcher meets with those involved in alerting the public when tornadoes are near and locals who were personally impacted.

Tags: Featured, Long Form, societal impacts, VORTEX-SE

NOAA researcher studies how communicating tornado information impacts lives

Posted in News, Research News on April 29, 2019 by Emily Jeffries.
Kim Klockow-McClain interviews a resident of the area of Alabama that experienced deadly tornadoes in early March to learn more about what kind of information is most effective at saving lives and property.

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?

Tags: Featured, societal impacts, VORTEX-SE

Women of NOAA: Pam Heinselman

Posted in News on March 28, 2019 by Emily Jeffries.

For Women’s History Month in March, we are highlighting some of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory women scientists and their current research.

Tags: Featured, Pam Heinselman, Women of NOAA, Women's History Month

Women of NOAA: Kristin Calhoun

Posted in News on March 18, 2019 by Emily Jeffries.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting some of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory women scientists and their current research.

Tags: Featured, Women of NOAA, Women of NSSL, Women's History Month

Radar experts publish new book on weather radar technology

Posted in News, Radar, Research News on March 14, 2019 by Emily Jeffries.
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A new book highlights the biggest technological upgrade to Doppler radars since first installed – dual-polarization technology.

Tags: book, Featured, Radar Research News

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