JOM Season is heating up! Here's another one! 🗞 Title: A Comprehensive Inventory and Review of Color in Meteorological Graphics ✍️ Authors: Rosen, Z., A. Bitterman, M. Krocak, J. Ripberger, S. Melcher, V. Dunham, C. Black, and A. Person 🔗 doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

Hello! Another Journal of Operational Meteorology has been published! 📖 : Water Level Forecast Validation Associated with Forecasted Coastal Flooding Events in Annapolis, Maryland ✍️: Davies, A R., S. D. Loeffler, and J. P. Smith 🔗: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

Another Journal of Operational Meteorology article is here! 🗞 Title: Idealized Simulations of Supercell Thunderstorms Near Stationary Boundaries ✍️ Authors: Greco, J. D. and C. E. Davenport 💻Link: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

The latest Journal of Operational Meteorology article is here! 🗞 Title: Performance of NCEP Operational Model Products as “Contestants” in a University Weather Forecasting Contest ✍️ Authors: Lanicci, J. M., J. T. McLeod, and J. Wiley 💻 Link: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

🚨The deadline to submit nominations for our Annual Awards is TONIGHT at 11:59 PM Central! 🚨 Nominate individuals/teams/organizations whose outstanding efforts in operational meteorology/related sciences deserve special recognition! More details here: nwas.org/annual-meeti...

Join us this Wednesday (June 3) at 7PM Central for our Member Meetup! Our Member Meetups are open, virtual forums for our National Weather Association members to connect and discuss topics relevant to the weather enterprise! Members: Check the Member Portal for the link to join!

We invite you to nominate individuals, teams, or organizations whose outstanding efforts in operational meteorology and related sciences deserve special recognition! The nomination deadline for 2026 consideration is Tuesday, June 2! More details here: nwas.org/annual-meeti...

The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage everyone to sun safely as they head outdoors. Protect yourself and those you love by wearing your sunscreen every day! #DontFryDay

Know the ways to protect yourself from the heat: Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol. Beverages with electrolytes can help protect against heat stress. Apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) every two hours. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing. #HeatSafety

An Extreme Heat Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for an extreme heat event but its occurrence and timing is still uncertain. An Extreme Heat Warning is issued when extremely dangerous heat conditions are expected or occurring. Avoid outdoor activities. #HeatSafety

Simple, easy tips for you as we continue to help you prepare for the worst of Summer's heat! Following these tips will help you #BeatTheHeat!

This week is #HeatSafety Week! Heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States. Heat can be very taxing on the body and can lead to heat-related illnesses or make existing health conditions worse. This week, we will highlight safety information and resources!

Join us tomorrow (May 14) at 12PM Central for our NWA Webinar Series! Representatives from NWS St. Louis and NWS Jackson Kentucky will discuss the EF3 that impacted Saint Louis City and the long-tracked EF4 that moved through KY Members: Check the Member Portal for the link to register!

Join us in☝️week (May 14 at 12PM Central) for our NWA Webinar Series! Representatives from NWS St. Louis and NWS Jackson Kentucky will discuss the EF3 that impacted Saint Louis City and the long-tracked EF4 that moved through KY. Check the Member Portal for the link to register!

The latest Journal of Operational Meteorology article is here! 🗞 Title: Evaluation of GOES Satellite Data for use in the Grassland Fire Danger Index ✍️ Authors: Schumacher, P. N., E. Centeno, B. Wu, and K. Gallo 💻 Link: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday, May 6) at 7PM Central for our May Member Meetup! Members: Check the Member Portal for the link to join!

🚨The deadline for abstract submissions for #NWAS26 closes at 11:59 PM Central TONIGHT!🚨 This year's theme is "Weathering the Storms...Together" 🤝⛈️ Call for Abstracts: nwas.org/2026-call-fo... Abstract Reference Guide: nwas.org/nwa-abstract...

Join us on Thursday, May 14 at 12PM Central for our NWA Webinar Series! Representatives from NWS St. Louis and NWS Jackson Kentucky will discuss the EF3 that impacted Saint Louis City and the long-tracked EF4 that moved through KY. Check the Member Portal for the link to register!

📣 Calling all NWA Student/Early Career Professionals! Our webinar on career insights featuring experts from across the weather enterprise is just a few hours away! Check your emails or head to the Member Portal to find the link to register!

🚨The Call for Abstracts for #NWAS26 closes in ☝️week at 11:59 PM Central 🚨 This year's theme is "Weathering the Storms...Together" 🤝⛈️ Call for Abstracts: nwas.org/2026-call-fo... Abstract Reference Guide: nwas.org/nwa-abstract...

🎊 Congrats to our newest NWA Seal Holder Robert Suhr. Robert says this about what sparked his interest in meteorology, "The 1993 Superstorm...I woke up in March of 1993 at home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with two feet of snow on the ground." Read more: nwas.org/new-tv-seal-...

📣 Calling all NWA Student/Early Career Professionals! Join us Tuesday, April 21 at 6PM Central for a webinar on career insights from across the weather enterprise Our guests will share practical strategies for launching your career in weather Check your emails and the Member Portal to register!

The Call for Abstracts for #NWAS26 is Open! This year's theme is "Weathering the Storms...Together" 🤝⛈️ The deadline for abstract submission is Tuesday, April 28 at 11:59 PM Central Call for Abstracts: nwas.org/2026-call-fo... Abstract Reference Guide: nwas.org/nwa-abstract...

Recovering from shoulder surgery this week but taking time with Paddington Bear to do my #SafePlaceSelfie He’s jealous NASA sent Nutella to space and not marmalade. @jaythechou.bsky.social @spann.bsky.social @nws.noaa.gov @ryanhallyall-xpost.bsky.social @maxvelocitywx.bsky.social

Living in SLC, there's not really a major tornado threat, but I do still have natural disasters like earthquakes & wildfires to stay aware of. Even doing a normal fire drill gives me an opportunity to practice how quickly I can get from my 4th floor apartment to the nearest exit. #SafePlaceSelfie

If you’re in a building you’re not familiar with, check for posted guidance of what to do in a severe weather situation. #SafePlaceSelfie

Do YOU know where your Severe Weather Safe Place is? Today is #SafePlaceSelfie Day! We practiced our safety plan at TMJ4 -- the basement is the safest place to be at the station!

Are you really #ReadySF ❔ Do know what disasters impact your neighborhood and identified your safe place in case of an emergency? Visit sf.gov/ReadySF to get prepared and when feel #ReadySF take a #SafePlaceSelfie where you and your family will safely wait out an emergency.

#SafePlaceSelfie time! @nws.noaa.gov is encouraging folks to share their safe spots during severe weather... ours is in the @13abc.com station basement, i.e. the lowest, centermost area away from windows/outside-facing walls. What's yours? 🏠🌪️

Lenny is in his safe place for #SafePlaceSelfie day. He also tested his weather radio.

🤳 Today is #SafePlaceSelfie Day! I'm usually at the office during hazardous weather. But if I happen to be off work, my safe place is an interior closet with no windows on the bottom floor with my NOAA Weather Radio, headlamp, helmet, and...shoes. 👠

Today is #SafePlaceSelfie Day! Our @nwas.org HQ and Board Members are prepared and know exactly what to do and where to go to stay safe - whether it’s severe weather, wildfires, earthquakes, or anything that comes their way! Show us you’re weather ready and share your selfie! 🤳

Today is the day to share your #SafePlaceSelfie! Here is ours! Let's see your safe place selfies. Feel free to comment, tag us and use the hashtag "SafePlaceSelfie" so we can find and share your posts. Let's work together to bring awareness to the importance of preparedness.

#Safeplaceselfie Photo bombed by my son lol

Tomorrow is National Weather Service #SafePlaceSelfie day! Here is an example by OEMC's Beverly Carrington showcasing her #SafePlaceSelfie! Find your safe place at: noaa.gov/safeplaceselfie

TOMORROW is #SafePlaceSelfie Day! If there was one extreme weather preparedness action to take if would be knowing ahead of time where your safe place is located. Join us in bringing awareness to the importance of preparedness. Follow these steps if you would like to participate!

New JOM Article is out! Analysis of Persistent Bias & Suggested Improvements in Forecasting Temp Patterns over Canaan Valley in West Virginia with the NBM Authors: Schaefer, Kim, Tew, Leffler, Settelmaier, Morris, De Pondeca, Colón, & Purser doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

We are☝️week away from #SafePlaceSelfie Day! We’ll be sharing selfies from individuals and organizations across the weather enterprise that highlight safe places and what to do when severe weather strikes! Now is the best time to review your safety plans and stay weather aware!

Join us on Monday, April 6 at 1PM Central for our NWA Webinar Series! Evan Bentley with the Storm Prediction Center will be discussing updates to the Day 1-3 Convective Outlooks while showcasing examples from initial experiments to operations Members: Check your emails for the link to register!

No joke - our next Member Meetup is this Wednesday, April 1 at 7 PM Central! Join us for a member-exclusive, open forum to discuss topics of interest in the weather enterprise and connect with other @nwas.org members! Check the Member Portal for the link to join!

Another JOM article is now available! 🗞Title: A Climatological and Keyword-Based Analysis of NWS Mesoscale Precipitation Discussions 📝Authors: Bartlett, Bower, Cordeira, Donahower, Hoffman, Nelson, Slinskey, Steen, and Watkins 🔗Link: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

The latest Journal of Operational Meteorology article is here! 🗞Title: Diagnosing Model Errors for the 20 May 2019 Oklahoma Tornado Outbreak 📝Authors: Galarneau, T. J., Jr., and A. J. Clark 🔗Link: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

🚨 #NWAS26 Annual Meeting Dates and Location 🚨 🗓️October 17-21, 2026 📍Omaha, Nebraska 💻Submit abstracts and session, workshop, and event proposals by April 28! Abstracts: nwas.memberclicks.net/2026abstracts Annual Meeting Website: nwas.org/2026-annual-...

#SafePlaceSelfie Day this year will be Wednesday, April 8. Do you know your safe place to ride out extreme weather? On April 8, show us your safe place! Take a picture from your safe place and share it it with #SafePlaceSelfie to inspire others. To learn more visit noaa.gov/safeplaceselfie.

📣Announcement: The NWA Foundation Spring Scholarships & Grants are NOW OPEN for application. Spring Scholarship Applications OPEN through May 21, 2026 Sol Hirsch Applications OPEN through June 9, 2026 🖱Apply Today Here >>> nwafoundation.org/scholarships...

📣ANOTHER new JOM article has been published! 🗞Title: An Analysis of Radar Distance in TVS Detection and Tornado Warning Efficiency 📝Authors: Zinnbauer, J., J. L. Houser 🔗Link: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Alyssandra Lanese of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Elise Moore of The University of Oklahoma, and Sam Morgan of The University of Massachusetts Lowell were named recipients of the 2025-2026 NWA Foundation Scholarships! Congratulations!

Join us for our March Member Meetup this Wednesday, March 4 at 7 PM Central! Our Member Meetups are a great way to connect with other members of @nwas.org and discuss relevant topics related to the weather enterprise!

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