Broadcast Meteorology
Perspectives
How Local News Can Address Climate Change
John Morales, noted climate communicator, gives his thoughts on a recent report regarding local news and climate change, and provides tips for weathercasters on talking climate.
People
Bryan Busby on the 107th Annual Meeting
We’re highlighting the people of AMS, supporting the theme for our upcoming 107th Annual Meeting, “PEOPLE: People Educated On Planet...
Authors
When the Wind Shifts
In meteorology, a wind shift tells you something has changed. The wind has changed direction, and that shift can reveal a lot about what may be coming next. For Cheryl Nelson, the phrase has taken on a deeper meaning. Her new book, Wind Shift: An Unexpected Illness and a Life Shaped by Detours, reflects on the unexpected turns that have shaped her professional and personal life, including a serious illness that forced her to confront uncertainty from the other side of the forecast.
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Hispanic & Latino/a Heritage Month Spotlight: Jenniffer Guerra
September is Hispanic & Latino/a Heritage Month. In this post, we spotlight the exceptional career of one of our community...
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Marcus Walter on the 107th Annual Meeting
We’re highlighting the people of AMS, supporting the theme for our upcoming 107th Annual Meeting, “PEOPLE: People Educated On Planet...
People
After the Broadcast: Three CBMs Build a New Future for Weather
Tom Sorrells, Amy Sweezey, and Rob Eicher each built long careers in television before finding their way into new chapters. Rather than stepping away from meteorology, however, they saw an opportunity to bring their experience to audiences in a different way. The result is Florida Weather Authority, a digital-first weather platform built around experienced Florida meteorologists and the idea that trusted weather information shouldn't be limited by station boundaries or a traditional broadcast schedule.
Authors
Certified to Communicate: How the CBM Shapes Rob Marciano’s Approach to Science Storytelling
Marciano’s career has taken him well beyond forecasting the weather. His work has included reporting on science and technology and exploring innovations that could shape the future. His latest book, The Next Big Thing: Innovations for a Better, Smarter, Stronger Tomorrow, examines emerging technologies in energy, electricity, infrastructure, and information.
In History
“Pressure”: A nice movie, but with kinked isobars
Paul Gross on what the new movie "Pressure" gets right, and wrong, about D-Day meteorology and Operation Overlord
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In Memoriam: AMS Fellow Anthony “Andy” Johnson
Andy Johnson, an AMS Fellow whose pioneering work in broadcast meteorology, professional mentoring, and forensic meteorological consulting spanned nearly five decades, passed away on April 2, 2026.
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Joe Martucci on Digital Meteorology
Joe Martucci is president and director of meteorology at Cup A Joe Weather and Drone, where he delivers hyperlocal Jersey Shore forecasts, digital content, and consulting services with a focus on community-centered weather communication. A dual AMS sealholder, Martucci made history as the first Certified Digital Meteorologist (CDM).
