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One of the two major meteorological organizations in the US is the American Meteorological Society, and they are hosting their annual conference this upcoming week. The AMS Conference takes more of a research approach, in comparison to the other society, the National Weather Association. This is where many present research that has been conducted over […]
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Gender Inequality in Meteorology
Ever heard a female meteorologist, especially broadcast meteorologist, referred to as a “Weather Girl?” It’s safe to say gender inequality is an issue in all professions. Here is what Dr. Marshall Shepherd has to say on the issue in a recent blog post. “Admit it, you don’t hear male broadcast colleagues referred to as “Weather […]
WKU AMS/NWA Student Chapter Photo Contest
The Western Kentucky University Local Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association (WKU AMS/NWA Local Student Chapter for short) is doing a photo contest now until March 14, 2014, to raise awareness about Severe Weather Safety. We are doing this in honor of Severe Weather Awareness Week which is March 2-8 for the state of Kentucky. Check […]
Warm Sector
The warm sector of a mid-latitude cyclone is defined by the American Meteorological Society as follows: That area, within the circulation of a wave cyclone, where the warm air is found. Traditionally, it lies between the cold front and warm front of the storm; in the typical case, the warm sector continually diminishes in size and ultimately disappears (at the surface) as the […]