AMS Committee on Tropical Cyclones & Tropical Meteorology
@amstropical.bsky.social
This is the official account of the AMS STAC Committee on Tropical Cyclones and Tropical Meteorology. Our next events are: - First Symposium on Tropical Meteorology & Climate - AMS 106th - 37th Conference on Hurricanes & Tropical Meteorology - March 2026
‼️AMS ABSTRACTS DUE AUG. 11‼️ Make sure to submit an abstract to the Second Symposium on Tropical Meteorology and Climate before it’s too late! Abstracts for this year’s AMS Annual in Denver, CO are due Aug. 11 at 5PM ET with NO EXTENSIONS. More info: bit.ly/4c5rXBl
Second Symposium on Tropical Meteorology and Climate
The 107th AMS Annual Meeting will take place from 10 to 14 January, 2027 in Denver, Colorado.
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Know an outstanding early-career scientist in the tropical meteorology field?🌀🌦️ Nominations are open for the TMTC STAC Outstanding Early Career Award, which recognizes significant scientific contributions and emerging leadership in the field. ⏰ Submit nominations by June 12. @ametsoc.org
An EOR paper in JAS reviews research on African Easterly Waves—the thunderstorm complexes that seed Atlantic tropical cyclones—synthesizing more than 80 years of observational, theoretical, and modeling advances into a single resource for the weather and climate community: https://bit.ly/4dat03U
A Review of African Easterly Waves
by Kelly M. Núñez Ocasio et al.1 African Easterly Waves (AEWs) are synoptic-scale, westward-propagating atmospheric disturbances that form over sub-Saharan Africa during boreal summer.
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How is climate affecting tropical cyclones? Josh Macholl and Julian Heming from the UK Met Office give us their takeaways from the 37th AMS Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology: https://bit.ly/4nkY5FL #AMS37Hurr
Eye of the Storm: Inside San Diego’s Tropical Cyclone Summit
Attendees from the UK Met Office discuss their experience at the AMS Hurricanes Conference, advances in AI forecasting, and the how climate change is affecting hurricane impacts.
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⏰ Time is running out⏰ Less than one week remaining to submit your nominations for AMS Awards and Honors, including the Joanne Simpson Award! Deadline is this Friday, May 1st! More info and submission form here: bit.ly/4cAZfru
The Joanne Simpson Tropical Meteorology Research Award - AMS Applicants
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⏰Due May 1st⏰ Nominations for AMS Awards and Honors! The Joanne Simpson Tropical Meteorology Research Award is granted to researchers who make outstanding contributions to advancing the understanding of the physics and dynamics of the tropical atmosphere. Info and nomination form: bit.ly/4cAZfru
"There's no doubt we have challenges ahead of us, but we also have opportunities." 🌍 This Earth Day on AMS Headlines, AMS President Alan Sealls recaps the early part of 2026 at the Society and reflects on the need to appreciate our shared planet: https://bit.ly/4tZSQ01
AMS Leadership Update: Earth Day Reflections 🌎 (April 2026)
This Earth Day, AMS 2026 President Alan Sealls provides an update on AMS's work in weather, water, and climate so far this year--and reflects on the need to stop and appreciate the fragile planet we share.
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That's a wrap on #AMS37Hurr 📁 From deep dives into tropical cyclones to networking, it’s been an incredible week. Safe travels to everyone heading home! 📍Up next: 2026 Joint Washington Forum & Summer Community Meeting 🏛️☀️
We hope you enjoyed your week at #AMS37HURR! We thank Dr. Andrea Jenney, Dr. Chanh Kieu, and Angelie Nieves-Jiménez for serving as program chairs! We are also grateful for the organizing efforts of the AMS TMTC STAC and the @ametsoc.org! See you at the next AMS Tropical Conference!
Congrats to our #AMS37HURR student award winners! 1st place Poster: Geeta Nain Yushan Han 2nd place Poster: Jose Ocegueda Sanchez Hrag Najarian 1st place Oral Presentation: Aidan Mahoney Michelle Nq 2nd place Oral Presentation: Cameron Maisello Kiahna Mollette Max Eaton Award: Andrea Gordon
Student Awards going on now in Regency Ballroom BC!
Another great day at #AMS37HURR filled with great talks and engaging poster sessions! Thanks to all those who came out for the #ArtemisII launch watch party and participated in an insightful discussion on the collaboration between Google DeepMind and NHC!
We're halfway through the @amstropical.bsky.social Conference 🔜! Today was filled with insightful sessions ranging from AI and machine learning for forecasting and reanalysis databases to the societal impacts of tropical cyclones. See you tomorrow for another great day 🤩 #AMS37Hurr
Day 2 highlights from the @amstropical.bsky.social Conference! 🌀 Amazing presentations from our attendees 🌀 Frank D. Marks, Jr Symposium Lunch 🌀 Engaging student and early career reception Can't wait for another fantastic day tomorrow at #AMS37Hurr 🤩
Lots of exciting events at #AMSHURR37 Day 2! 🌴 Morning and afternoon poster sessions 🌀 Frank D. Marks, Jr Symposium 🗣️ Invited talks from Dr. Kerry H. Cook and Dr. Michael M. Bell 🧑🎓 Student and Early Career Reception Another fun and jam-packed day on deck for tomorrow!
A friendly reminder about our Student and Early Career Reception from 6-7pm at The Terrace following our last session today! For the rest of the evening, make sure to take advantage of shuttles to downtown La Jolla running from 6:30-10:30pm!
Closing our first day at #AMS37Hurricanes with a Poolside Welcome Reception ☺️ Thank you to all of our attendees and presenters for a wonderful start to the conference! @ametsoc.org
Congratulations to Dr. Michael M. Bell on receiving the AMS STAC Award for Distinguished Scientific/Technological Accomplishment during the AMS 37th Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology! #AMS37Hurr 🏆🎉 @ametsoc.org
Day 1 of #AMS37Hurr ✅ What an incredible start to the @amstropical.bsky.social Conference! From 15+ sessions to an unforgettable welcome reception, the first day was a blast! We can't wait to see what tomorrow brings 👀
Make sure to finish Day 1 of #AMS37HURR with our STAC Award and Invited Speaker Introduction in Regency Ballroom BC from 6-6:15 followed by our Welcome Reception at Poolside West at 6:30-7:30!
Kicking off #AMS37Hurricanes this morning! Looking forward to a week of valuable discussions, networking, and collaboration advancing tropical meteorology. 🌀 @ametsoc.org
It’s almost time! ✨⏰ As you prepare your schedule for the upcoming conference, we wanted to highlight some special session and events. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 🌀💙 @ametsoc.org
A symposium this Tuesday at @amstropical.bsky.social honors hurricane research leader and pioneer Frank D. Marks Jr., an AMS multi-award-winner who has flown through the eye of a hurricane more than 500 times. Read more on AMS Headlines 🗞️: https://bit.ly/4bMFtsz #AMS37Hurr
Honoring a Hurricane Research Pioneer: The Frank D. Marks Jr. Symposium
A symposium to be held at the 37th Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology will honor renowned hurricane researcher Frank D. Marks Jr., former director of NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division.
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Get ready and pack your bags! ✈️🎒 We are less than a week away from kicking off #AMS37Hurricanes in San Diego 😎
Tomorrow we will be holding the Virtual Poster Slam for #AMS37Hurricanes! Make sure to add it to your calendars 💻🗓️ ⏩ 10AM PT Drop by if you are registered for the conference! 📈👀 @ametsoc.org
Heading to the AMS 37th Conference on Hurricanes & Tropical Meteorology? 🌀🌴✨ Make it official—customize your template and let everyone know when you present! #AMS37Hurricanes #SanDiego #California @ametsoc.org Use this link: canva.link/br04d2kaw8e481w
