Weather / Greg Waxberg

Weatherwise • March 1, 2015

Detail-Oriented: National Weather Service Introduces the HRRR

Think about the amount of detail you see when you zoom in on an online map, and the importance of that additional detail. Information such as highway exit numbers, one-way streets, business names, and the stores inside malls are visible if you zoom in far enough. Now, imagine that level of detail in weather forecasting.

Weatherwise • November 1, 2013

An Ounce of Prevention: StormReady Equips Communities for Severe Weather

A severe thunderstorm, hurricane, or tornado is approaching your community. What do you do? Peace of mind that you do know what to do is of the utmost importance in these kinds of situations, and the NWS's StormReady program helps people prepare for severe weather.

Weatherwise • March 1, 2013

Under the Radar: National Weather Service Aided by SKYWARN Spotters

"National Weather Service Doppler radar has indicated a severe thunderstorm..." When you hear or read this statement, it is advantageous to be forewarned of a storm's location, direction, and speed. But the most effective reports for severe weather preparation include information about damage or ground conditions--details that are furnished by volunteer weather spotters in the NWS's SKYWARN system.

Weatherwise • July 1, 2012

"Phenomenal" Photos: Plains Photo Project Captures Awe-Inspiring Weather Moments

When looking at a beautiful photograph of an exciting weather event, one might ask which is more spectacular--the photo or the weather phenomena depicted in it? A collection of photographs created by the Plains Photo Project at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas prompts just such a question.