Weather Forecasting
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Severe Weather Warnings, Watches
Continuing list of warnings, watches, advisories and statements provided by the National Weather Service for severe weather such as thunderstorms, flooding, snow, storms. more...
A listing of warnings, watches, advisories and statements issued by the National Weather Service in the event of hazard or severe weather, arranged by color. more...
Meterologists use radar images from NEXRAD and satellite data from GOES, TRMM, GPS and NASA's QuikSCAT blended with computer modeling predictions to make daily forecasts. more...
Forecasting Extreme Spring Weather
Spring months can bring severe weather such as strong thunderstorms and damaging tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center monitors severe weather, issuing storm watches. more...
Guide to Online Weather Websites
Review of online resources available for worldwide current weather conditions from the most simple to widely elaborate weather data, satellite maps and weather warnings. more...
Meteorologist Forecasting Terms
Meteorologists use consistent and concise terms to describe precipitation such as rain, hail, snow and drizzle. Learn the terminology of your local forecast. more...
From Handheld Weather Forecasters to Personal UV Monitors, Oregon Scientific has taken the lead in producing weather stations and monitors for consumer use. more...
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Tsunami Warning System Complete
By:
Alan Sorum
NOAA has completed construction of U.S. Tsunami Warning System through deployment of two DART II buoys in the South Pacific. more...
Remote Measurement of Surface Wind
By:
Alan Sorum
Installation of Stepped Frequency Microwave Radiometer (SFMR) on Hurricane Hunter aircraft will provide better surface wind readings the National Hurricane Center. more...
By:
Jill Browne
In cold regions, the thermometer is not a reliable measurement of how cold it feels. The windchill factor explains how much the moving wind chills exposed flesh. more...
Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
By:
Alan Sorum
Unmanned aircraft systems offer scientific researchers a new way to gather important data that does not put aircraft crews at risk more...
Flash Flood & Debris Flow Warnings
By:
Alan Sorum
NOAA and USGS demonstrate an early warning system for flash floods and debris flow events and offers safety suggestion for residents living near burned areas more...
Sunspot is Sign of New Solar Cycle
By:
Alan Sorum
NOAA space weather forecasters have observed the first sunspot of Solar Cycle 24. Solar storms can adversely affect power, radio communication and navigation systems more...
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