If you are attending the #AMSMadisonSummit, join us for the Research Operations Nexus (RON) Meetup from 4:30-6:00 PM Central in Madison Ballroom B! *Note: This event is available to registered attendees of the 2026 @ametsoc.org Madison Summit

We're back with our August Member Meetup tomorrow (August 5) at 7PM Central! We'll be discussing the just-released preliminary agenda for #NWAS26, new opportunities for member advocacy with AWEA, and much more! Members: Check the Member Portal for the link to join!

📣The NWA 51st Annual Meeting Preliminary Agenda is now available! This initial schedule provides an early look. A more detailed agenda will be available in the coming weeks. 🔗Agenda Link: nwas.org/preliminary-... 💻Registration Link: nwas.org/registration...

❗A new Journal of Operational Meteorology article has been published! 📑Title: Warn-on-Forecast System: Concept of Operations Demonstration with the Storm Prediction Center in the 2023–2024 Cool Season 🔗Link: nwafiles.nwas.org/file/nwafile...

We are☝️week away from the @nwas.org Research Operations Nexus (RON) Meetup at the #AMSMadisonSummit! We hope to see you on Wednesday, August 5 from 4:30-6:00 PM Central! AMS Madison Summit: www.ametsoc.org/ams/meetings... *Must be registered for the 2026 @ametsoc.org Madison Summit to attend*

⏰ The countdown has begun! We hope you can attend #NWAS26 in Omaha, Nebraska, from October 17-21, 2026! Registration is open, but early registration discounts won't last forever! Register by August 26 at 11:59 PM CDT to lock in the best rate! 💻 nwas.org/2026-annual-...

⏰ The countdown has begun! We hope you can attend #NWAS26 in Omaha, Nebraska, from October 17-21, 2026! Registration is open, but early registration discounts won't last forever! Register by August 26 at 11:59 PM CDT to lock in the best rate! 💻 nwas.org/2026-annual-...

🎉 Congratulations to our newest @nwas.org Seal Holder - Meteorologist Kylee Miller with CBS News Chicago in Chicago, Illinois! Learn more about Kylee here: nwas.org/new-tv-seal-...

Have you secured your spot for #NWAS26? Registration and the hotel block are OPEN! Early Bird registration prices are available now through August 26 We hope to see you in Omaha for the Annual Meeting! Registration: nwas.org/registration... Hotel Block: nwas.org/2026-hotel/

Join us in✌️days for our @nwas.org Webinar Series! Shel Winkley and Dr. Daniel Gilford (@climatecentral.org) will be sharing resources and strategies to assist with telling the story of hurricanes and a changing climate accurately and clearly Members: Check the Member Portal to register nwas.org

The latest JOM article is here! ✈️ Title: The Warn-on-Forecast System Demonstration at the Aviation Weather Center ✍️ Authors: Burke, Hepper, Silcott, Lind, Avey, Cross, Reeves, Scheck, Knopfmeier, Heinselman, Starzec, and Matilla 🔗 doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

Join us Thursday, July 16 at 2PM ET for our @nwas.org Webinar Series! Shel Winkley and Dr. Daniel Gilford (@climatecentral.org) will be sharing resources and strategies to assist with telling the story of hurricanes and a changing climate accurately and clearly nwas.org

Headed to the 2026 @ametsoc.org Madison Summit? Don't miss the @nwas.org Research Operations Nexus (RON) Meetup on Wednesday, August 5 from 4:30-6:00 PM Central! AMS Madison Summit: www.ametsoc.org/ams/meetings... *Must be registered for the 2026 AMS Madison Summit to attend*

Registration and the hotel block for #NWAS26 are now OPEN! Early Bird registration prices are available now through August 26 We hope to see you in Omaha for the Annual Meeting! Registration: nwas.org/registration-2… Hotel Block: nwas.org/2026-hotel/

We’re taking a break on our July Member Meetup to allow our members to enjoy the July 4th holiday and watch the #USMNT Round of 32 match! We’ll see you at our next Member Meetup on Wednesday, August 5 at 7 PM Central!

The best way to protect yourself from lightning is to plan ahead Don't get caught outside in a thunderstorm - there is no safe place outside in a thunderstorm Substantial buildings and hard-topped vehicles are the safest. Sheds, balconies, porches, and open vehicles aren't safe #LSAW26

For organized outdoor activities, the National Lightning Safety Council and the NWS recommend that organizers have a lightning safety plan and follow it without exception. The plan should give clear and specific safety guidelines to eliminate errors in judgment. #LSAW26

When lightning strikes a home or building, it often follows the wiring or plumbing to ground You don’t want to be in contact with anything connected to the home’s wiring or plumbing Metal components of windows or doors could provide a path for the lightning to enter the home #LSAW26

#LSAW26: No place outside is safe during a thunderstorm, but there are some activities that result in more injuries and fatalities than others. These twelve activities contributed most to US lightning fatalities in the last 20 years. In these situations, you're generally isolated and exposed.

This week is Lightning Safety Awareness Week! #LSAW26 Lightning is one of the oldest observed natural phenomena on Earth, but it is also one of the least understood. Follow along this week for more information on lightning and lightning safety

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#LSAW26: Want to know a little more about how thunderstorms and lightning develop? Check this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HgO...

JOM Season is heating up! Here's another one! 🗞 Title: A Comprehensive Inventory and Review of Color in Meteorological Graphics ✍️ Authors: Rosen, Z., A. Bitterman, M. Krocak, J. Ripberger, S. Melcher, V. Dunham, C. Black, and A. Person 🔗 doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

Hello! Another Journal of Operational Meteorology has been published! 📖 : Water Level Forecast Validation Associated with Forecasted Coastal Flooding Events in Annapolis, Maryland ✍️: Davies, A R., S. D. Loeffler, and J. P. Smith 🔗: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

Another Journal of Operational Meteorology article is here! 🗞 Title: Idealized Simulations of Supercell Thunderstorms Near Stationary Boundaries ✍️ Authors: Greco, J. D. and C. E. Davenport 💻Link: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

The latest Journal of Operational Meteorology article is here! 🗞 Title: Performance of NCEP Operational Model Products as “Contestants” in a University Weather Forecasting Contest ✍️ Authors: Lanicci, J. M., J. T. McLeod, and J. Wiley 💻 Link: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...

🚨The deadline to submit nominations for our Annual Awards is TONIGHT at 11:59 PM Central! 🚨 Nominate individuals/teams/organizations whose outstanding efforts in operational meteorology/related sciences deserve special recognition! More details here: nwas.org/annual-meeti...

Join us this Wednesday (June 3) at 7PM Central for our Member Meetup! Our Member Meetups are open, virtual forums for our National Weather Association members to connect and discuss topics relevant to the weather enterprise! Members: Check the Member Portal for the link to join!

We invite you to nominate individuals, teams, or organizations whose outstanding efforts in operational meteorology and related sciences deserve special recognition! The nomination deadline for 2026 consideration is Tuesday, June 2! More details here: nwas.org/annual-meeti...

The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage everyone to sun safely as they head outdoors. Protect yourself and those you love by wearing your sunscreen every day! #DontFryDay

Know the ways to protect yourself from the heat: Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol. Beverages with electrolytes can help protect against heat stress. Apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) every two hours. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing. #HeatSafety

An Extreme Heat Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for an extreme heat event but its occurrence and timing is still uncertain. An Extreme Heat Warning is issued when extremely dangerous heat conditions are expected or occurring. Avoid outdoor activities. #HeatSafety