#SLS32 is at the #AMSMadisonSummit this week! Congratulations to Brice Coffer, who received the Early Career STAC Award.

Attention Madison Summit attendees! RSVP link if you plan to participate: girlswhochase.com/reception

Today is the LAST DAY for early registration for the Madison Summit! Register here: www.ametsoc.org/ams/meetings...

Registration is open for the AMS Madison Summit, which includes the 32nd Conference on Severe Local Storms. We have an exciting lineup of severe weather sessions! www.ametsoc.org/ams/meetings...

Nominations are open for three STAC-level awards. Help us recognize deserving contributors to our SLS community! Submit here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We are still accepting applications for co-chairs for the 2028 SLS conference:

AMS Severe Local Storms STAC@ams-sls-stac.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Please see the advertisement below for an open search for co-chairs for the next SLS conference. Additional information is available at: www.ametsoc.org/ams/meetings...

Please see the advertisement below for an open search for co-chairs for the next SLS conference. Additional information is available at: www.ametsoc.org/ams/meetings...

Abstract deadline for SLS at the AMS Madison Summit is TOMORROW: www.ametsoc.org/ams/meetings...

SLS Call for Papers

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AMS Severe Local Storms STAC@ams-sls-stac.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The abstract deadline for the AMS Madison Summit, including the 32nd Conference on Severe Local Storms, has been extended to 26 March!

The abstract deadline for the AMS Madison Summit, including the 32nd Conference on Severe Local Storms, has been extended to 26 March!

AMS Severe Local Storms STAC@ams-sls-stac.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Don't forget to submit abstracts for the 32nd Conference on Severe Local Storms, part of the AMS Madison Summit! Abstract deadline is 19 March. www.ametsoc.org/ams/meetings...

Don't forget to submit abstracts for the 32nd Conference on Severe Local Storms, part of the AMS Madison Summit! Abstract deadline is 19 March. www.ametsoc.org/ams/meetings...

Inspired by #AMS2026 severe weather talks? Don't forget to submit an abstract for the 32nd SLS Conference!

Happy New Year from the AMS SLS STAC! As you make your 2026 conference plans, we hope you will join us in Madison, WI for the AMS Madison Summit! The summit will host multiple conferences, including the 32nd SLS. Abstracts are due on March 19. Hope to see you there! www.ametsoc.org/ams/meetings...

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We're continuing to highlight our student committee members! Meet Bobby Saba:

We're highlighting the student members of our committee! Up this week is Kristen Axon:

Congratulations to Richard Thompson on receiving the 2025 AMS SLS STAC award! Rich is the Director of Forecast Operations at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK. He received the award for conducting exceptional applied research to advance severe thunderstorm and tornado forecasting.

Current membership of the SLS committee. We'll be highlighting the work of our student members over the coming weeks!

Starting off with more storms this morning at #AMS21Meso 🧵 Rasmussen: both pseudo-global warming and downscaling approaches find decreased weak convection and increased strong convection in a future climate, associated with larger CAPE and larger CIN over central and eastern CONUS

#AMS21Meso storm topics this afternoon 🧵 Mullendore: Lower entrainment in observed updrafts for high shear, high LCLs, high ECAPE, low midlevel RH, and low MUCAPE; first such analysis for midlatitude continental storms

Back at it with storms this morning at #AMS21Meso 🧵 Lane: Stratiform orientation and system tilt in Australian linear convection determined by MUCAPE and deeper layers of shear, rather than 0-3-km shear or possible cold pool strength

More storms topics from the #21Meso afternoon sessions... 🧵 Marinescu: among fields important for convective storms, CAPE, near-surface winds, and mid-tropospheric moisture are most variable, and temperature and upper-level winds are least variable

Plenty of severe storms topics this week at the 21st Conference on Mesoscale Processes in Boise 🧵

#31SLS is underway in Ballroom D/E with an opening session on perception and risk associated with severe weather!

Students: #SLS31 is your conference! In addition to everything else going on, check out these student-oriented activities! Come get some ice cream after you settle in, network at a Student and Early-Career Reception, and hang out at a student coffee break. We look forward to seeing you there!

Calling all students and early careers at #SLS31! Before the big Icebreaker Reception at 7p on Monday evening, come network at a Student/Early-Career Reception starting at 6p! Appetizers, cash bar, and great conversations will be available.

🎬 🎬 Want to watch some amazing storm videos at #SLS31? Come check out Video Night on Thursday evening (7:30–10p) in Salon DE!

Resuming our #31SLS special conference event highlights - we are happy to share that AMS Coriolis has organized a Queer Gatherings coffee for Monday, Oct 21 at 4:15 PM ET! 🏳️‍🌈 Feel free to DM @chasinjason.bsky.social with any questions!

Friendly reminder to please consider applying for the SLS STAC! Applications are due by THIS FRIDAY, October 18th. Please check out some tips for writing your statement of interest here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

We are HYPED for the #31SLS Women's Dinner!

ANNOUNCEMENT: SLS STAC is recruiting ~3 new *regular* members! Applications are due by *next Friday* (Oct 18th). Please use the "tips for your statement of interest" (docs.google.com/document/d/1...) as you write this, so we can clearly evaluate your possible fit!

Students attending #31SLS - mark your calendars for Sun, Oct 20 at 7 PM! Catch up with old friends, and make new ones, before the conference begins!