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Researchers developing experimental winter forecasting tools

Posted in News, Research News on March 9, 2021 by Emily Jeffries.
A road covered in snow.

Last month, millions of people across the United States were impacted by several inches to feet of snow and the coldest temperatures in decades. Thousands lost power and water, and travel was treacherous as multi-vehicle…

Tags: Featured, winter weather

New data product offers a more complete picture of storms

Posted in News, Research News on December 17, 2020 by Emily Jeffries.
lightning from the sky striking the ground.

Researchers are excited to announce the release of a new, extensive data product that combines a multitude of data sources to help researchers, forecasters, and weather enthusiasts.

Tags: Featured

Researchers study lower atmosphere to answer remaining questions

Posted in News, Research News on December 14, 2020 by Emily Jeffries.
A mobile research trailer parked in a grassy field. The sky is cloudy and blue above.

While scientists have learned a lot about our planet, questions remain about the lowest part of the atmosphere where we live. Researchers at the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory are looking for answers.

Tags: CLAMPS, Featured, NWS, OU CIMMS

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

The Emotional Toll of Tornadoes

Posted in Research News on May 2, 2019 by Emily Jeffries.
Woman views line of memorial crosses

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

Radar experts publish new book on weather radar technology

Posted in News, Radar, Research News on March 14, 2019 by Emily Jeffries.
Radar screen display

A new book highlights the biggest technological upgrade to Doppler radars since first installed – dual-polarization technology.

Tags: book, Featured, Radar Research News

Radar improvement helps forecasters to “see” storms better

Posted in News, Radar, Research News on February 20, 2019 by Emily Jeffries.
tornado near road in open farmland

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.

Tags: collaboration, Featured, Radar Research News, UK Met Office

VIDEO: Advanced Technology Demonstrator

Posted in News, Radar, Research News on October 17, 2018 by Emily Jeffries.
Advanced Technology Demonstrator

Learn about NSSL’s latest radar with this Bite Sized Science video!

Tags: Featured, Radar Research News

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