AMS Updates

New Rule Would Upend Science and Rewrite Federal Grantmaking

New Rule Would Upend Science and Rewrite Federal Grantmaking

July 1, 2026

AMS responds to an OMB rule that would restructure federal grants and give political appointees vastly more authority over grantmaking.

Looking to the Next Generation

Looking to the Next Generation

June 26, 2026

The next generation of weather, water, and climate scientists (NGWWC) will have tools at their disposal that previous generations didn’t...

Outreach Is Essential: Use Your Voice!

Outreach Is Essential: Use Your Voice!

April 27, 2026

The administration’s 2027 budget request outlines very large funding cuts to federal science agencies. AMS encourages every member to reach out to Congress and share your thoughts regarding federal funding for the weather enterprise.

An Earth Day Message to the AMS Community

An Earth Day Message to the AMS Community

April 22, 2026

This Earth Day, AMS President Alan Sealls recaps the early part of 2026 at AMS, and reflects on the need to appreciate our shared planet.

Responding to Threats against NCAR
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Responding to Threats against NCAR

March 2, 2026

The AMS community responds to plans to "dismantle" a linchpin of atmospheric and related sciences.

Meet 2026 AMS President Alan Sealls

Meet 2026 AMS President Alan Sealls

February 4, 2026

As Alan Sealls steps into his role as 2026 AMS President, he carries with him decades of experience across broadcasting, education, communication, and service to both AMS and the broader weather, water, and climate enterprise. 

The 2026 AMS Annual Meeting—and a Presidential Symposium for the Ages

The 2026 AMS Annual Meeting—and a Presidential Symposium for the Ages

January 26, 2026

Whether attending AMS 2026 in person or virtually, you won’t want to miss this year’s Presidential Conference. Eleven hours of...

Be There: Weather-Ready Nation Asks Big What Ifs… ? at its 14th Annual Symposium

Be There: Weather-Ready Nation Asks Big What Ifs… ? at its 14th Annual Symposium

January 23, 2026

The WRN Symposium’s “What If…” session joins forces with the National Weather Association’s RON Meetup at the 2026 AMS Annual...

Be There: The Rafael Bras Symposium

Be There: The Rafael Bras Symposium

January 22, 2026

The Rafael Bras Symposium at the 106th AMS Annual Meeting honors Rafael L. Bras and explores recent advances and future directions in hydrological science.

Celebrating a Quarter-Century of the AMS Student Conference

Celebrating a Quarter-Century of the AMS Student Conference

January 21, 2026

The AMS Student Conference marks 25 years at the 2026 Annual Meeting—a milestone built on student leadership, mentorship, and community.

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