Perspectives
How Civilization Itself Will Die
Events of recent months have provided little reason for cheer, but there is some good news: Although we can only buy time, we can potentially buy immense amounts of it.
People
In Memoriam: Remembering Jack Williams
Jack Williams, former American Meteorological Society employee and author ofThe AMS Weather Book: The Ultimate Guide to America’s Weather, passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 89. Jack was the founding editor of the USA Today weather page and wrote seven popular books on weather and related subjects, some of which were published by National Geographic.
Science Spotlights
AMS Science Preview: AI Forecast Limits, Unpredictable Hurricanes, Mountain-Climbing Storms
New research published in AMS journals suggests that hurricane trends may become less predictable, discusses the limits of machine-learning weather forecasts, outlines a new process for calculating heat index, and more.
Across AMS
Announcing the 2026 AMS Photo Contest
The AMS Photo Contest (formerly the AMS Weather Band Photo Contest) is back and open for submissions!
Volunteers
AMS Superheroes: What Do Our Volunteers Do?
As April is Volunteer Month! We spoke with the heads of two major AMS commissions about what their volunteers do, and the rewards of volunteering.
Authors
Author Interview: Lessons from the Storm
In his new book Holding Fast in Heavy Seas: Leadership for Turbulent Times, Tim Gallaudet draws on decades of experience in the U.S. Navy and at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to reflect on leadership under pressure. From navigating complex organizational challenges to supporting the mission of the National Weather Service, Gallaudet offers a candid account of resilience, public service, and the lessons learned from leading through uncertainty.
Science Spotlights
Uncertainty in Hydrological Modeling
by Guoqiang Tang et al. What happens to hydrologic simulations when the entered weather data are uncertain? That’s the question...
Science Spotlights
Advancing Urban Hazard Monitoring
by Kun Zhao et al. The Greater Bay Area (GBA) of China—home to more than 85 million people—is increasingly vulnerable...
Perspectives
Living on the Real World—Origins (Part 2)
After 15 years and over 1,000 posts on a stand-alone platform before moving to Headlines, it seems appropriate to run a few posts on LOTRW’s origins.
