Newswise Feature Channel: Meteorology

Celebrating 20 Years of Ocean Observing in the Gulf

Gulf of America Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:35:03 EST

GCOOS -- the ocean observing organization dedicated to America's Gulf -- is celebrating its 20th anniversary throughout the year.

Worse Weather Pushes People to Social Media

Association for Psychological Science — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:25:55 EST

New research shows that people post more on social media when bad weather hits, sometimes even more than during large social events in the United States.

Development and Application of a Tornado Database for the Chinese Mainland

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:25:36 EST

This study developed an open-source tornado database for the Chinese mainland from 2004-2019, utilizing the Enhanced Fujita scale to assess intensity. It analyzed spatio and temporal distributions characteristics and simulated tornado occurrences using KDE and Monte Carlo methods, revealing seasonal geographic variations.

Post-Disaster Investigation of Building Damage From Local Strong Winds in China: 2021-2024

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:00:17 EST

This paper presents the post-disaster investigations, highlighting wind-induced damage to various structures. Tornadoes caused EF 1-3 level damage, downbursts caused EF 1-2 damage. Damage levels for various structures were established based on observed characteristics.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Media Tour of Bankhead National Forest Atmospheric Observatory

Brookhaven National Laboratory — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:20:55 EST

Media and invited guests are welcome to tour a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) atmospheric observatory recently installed in Alabama's Bankhead National Forest. Speak with scientists and federal and local officials, see a weather balloon launch, and get a tour of the state-of-the-art atmospheric instruments installed at the observatory.

Multi-Disciplinary Teams Respond to Recent Hurricanes to Measure Real Time Impacts of Storm Surge, Waves

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:15:13 EST

A joint team, including WHOI researchers, recently mobilized to investigate the real-time impacts of storm surge and waves from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Weather Radar Supports Research and Education, Helps Fill Coverage Gaps

Georgia Institute of Technology — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:05:05 EST

Collaboration among three Georgia institutions of higher education on the operation of a new weather radar system will enhance student learning, provide new opportunities for research, and help improve severe weather coverage in north Georgia.

Rutgers Scientist Available to Comment on Hurricanes and Warming Oceans

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:05:03 EST

Indiana University Researcher Using Machine Learning to Study Hurricane Intensity Prediction

Indiana University — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:05:35 EST

JMU Faculty Experts Available to Discuss Hurricane Preparedness and Response

James Madison University — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:05:08 EST

NASA's Hubble Watches Jupiter's Great Red Spot Behave Like a Stress Ball

Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:15:00 EST

Using Hubble, astronomers have discovered that Jupiter's Great Red Spot (GRS) is not as stable as it might look. Hubble measurements of the GRS's size, shape, brightness, color, and vorticity showed it can change dimensions--looking like a slightly skinnier or fatter red oval over 90 days.

Faculty Experts Available to Discuss Hurricane Milton, Evacuation Impacts and Other Policies

University of Colorado Boulder — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:05:15 EST

Enhancing Hurricane Forecasts: A Game-Changer in Lessening Catastrophic Impacts

Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:05:41 EST

A team from the University of Houston found that, when they reduced estimates of atmospheric friction of storms, their predictions on PSC's Bridges-2 improved markedly over standard storm predictions. This advancement promises better planning to lessen the effects of storms on people and possibly aid emergency storm responses.

Expert Available: Tropical Storm Expected to Hit Florida as a Hurricane Later this Week

George Washington University — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:55 EST

The state of Florida declared a state of emergency and evacuations are underway. ...

Evaluating the Flow of Information for High-Impact Weather Events

University of Miami — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:05:01 EST

For the past three years, students in the Rosenstiel School at the University of Miami have investigated how information on devastating landfalling hurricanes is created, shared, and used within a complete warning system.

FSU Faculty Member Elected Fellow of American Meteorological Society

Florida State University — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:05:50 EST

A Florida State University meteorological faculty member has been elected as a fellow of the most prestigious weather organization in the country for his research into the formation, structure, impacts and predictability of cyclones, atmospheric visualization and the history of meteorology.

A revolution in weather forecasting

University of Miami — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:05:51 EST

From hurricanes and precipitation patterns to drought conditions, artificial intelligence is quickly gaining ground as a powerful tool in predicting weather events. University of Miami researchers are part of the revolution, but challenges remain.

A flight into the maelstrom

University of Miami — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:05:59 EST

Devon Ledbetter, a University of Miami graduate student at the Rosenstiel School, is creating a virtual reality experience that will let anyone fly aboard a hurricane hunter aircraft and into the eye of the storm.

Hurricane hunters, the true storm chasers

University of Miami — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:05:32 EST

A pilot's initiative to track the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane that decimated the Florida Keys marked the beginning of the era of today's legendary hurricane hunters.

A visionary approach: How an Argonne team developed accessible maps for colorblind scientists

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:00:18 EST

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory worked with the Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) community to create CVD-friendly colormaps that are more inclusive and accessible.