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Improving Tropical Cyclone Forecasts
Tropical cyclones are usually associated with bad news, but a long-term study about these storms now posted online for publication in...
Cruising the Ocean’s Surface Microlayer
Oceans are deep, and they are integral to the climate system. But the exchanges between ocean and atmosphere that preoccupy...
AMS Programs, Perspectives
Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement Flouts the Climate Risks
by Keith Seitter, AMS Executive Director President Trump’s speech announcing the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement emphasizes his assessment...
Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season has begun. If they haven’t already, people who could be affected by tropical storms and hurricanes should...
When Art Is a Matter of (Scientific) Interpretation
We’ve seen plenty of examples of scientists inspiring art at AMS conferences. It is also true that art can inspire...
Monster Felix Slammed Hurricane Hunter Plane in 2007
A one-two punch inside intense Hurricane Felix in 2007 turned a NOAA hurricane hunter flight into a harrowing rollercoaster ride,...
Perspectives
Washington Forum to Explore Working with the New Administration
by Keith Seitter, AMS Executive Director The AMS Washington Forum, held each spring, is organized by the Board on Enterprise...
Field Tests for the New GOES-16
“Who ever gets tired of looking at this thing?” asked Steve Goodman of an appreciative audience when he presented a slide...
Across AMS, Perspectives
Thanksgiving in March
by Keith Seitter, AMS Executive Director The past few months have been a period of increased anxiety for many of...
Great bursting balloons, Batman!
Ever wonder what happens to weather balloons as they reach their peak altitude and can’t take the low pressure anymore?...
