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National Weather Association Newsletter No. 98-1,2 January - February 1998
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As we rapidly approach the end of the millennium, it is an exciting time to be in the weather business. New observing systems like the WSR-88D and ASOS have been installed, and others such as full ACARS aircraft measurements are far along in the planning stage. Dramatic advances in both forecast models and initialization schemes have been made, and new computing systems, workstations and display systems (e.g., AWIPS) are becoming available to the operational forecaster. Adding the latest generation of communication systems to the mix gives today's weather professional unprecedented information and capabilities to serve users.
At the same time, weather and climate have become "hot" items. The El Niño is being blamed for everything from the forest fires of Java and the lack of hurricanes in the North Atlantic, to increased cost of produce at the local grocery store. There are also the pressing scientific issues associated with the Ozone Hole and Global Warming. It is important that the operational and research weather communities focus on the science involved in these issues and avoid politicizing them.
Even the basic structure of the weather industry, both public and private is being altered to meet the new realities of the late 1990s. The Air Force combined its Air Weather Service Headquarters and Global Weather Center and redesignated it the Air Force Weather Agency (AFWA). Air Force Weather continues on its strategic plan to reengineer field units into regional hubs and Combat/Unit Weather Teams focusing their reduced number of personnel on operational weather support and training. At NOAA, a new Director of the National Weather Service was just named. The strength of the private sector is growing and current indications are that private, military and other government meteorologists are working more as players on the same team rather than as opposing forces.
The tools, the scientific credibility, and the necessary infrastructure are all coming into place so that weather forecasts and warnings both truly help protect lives and property, and enhance prosperity. There are still some challenges to be met, but we have crossed the frontier of making weather a true industry. Quite simply, THE FUTURE OF WEATHER FORECASTING IS NOW!
For 1998, the incoming officers of the NWA have set the following general goals for the organization:
If during the upcoming year, you have any feedback on where we as an organization should go, or how it can better meet its goals and serve its members, please contact me via: joseph.schaefer@noaa.gov or (405) 579-0701.
- Joe Schaefer
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On 20 February 1998, US Department of Commerce Secretary William M. Daley announced the appointment of Air Force Brigadier General John J. Kelly Jr. (Ret.) as the 13th Director of the National Weather Service. "I have every confidence that General Kelly's experience and expertise will be of great benefit to the weather service, particularly as we near the end of its modernization program," said Secretary Daley. "I am fully committed to ensuring we have the best weather service in the world. I am confident that General Kelly — with the support of the 5,000 dedicated National Weather Service employees — will provide just that."
"General Kelly joins the weather service at a critical time when serious concerns about sound fiscal management and systems development efforts have been raised," said Secretary Daley. "His past experience, strong leadership, and management ability are well suited to meet the challenges facing the National Weather Service in the 21st century."
"I am honored to be selected as the Director of the National Weather Service," said General Kelly. "I look forward to maintaining the high level of quality service the public has come to expect from this agency."
Jack Kelly will assume his duties as NWS Director on February 26th. He will be responsible for completing the modernization of the National Weather Service, ensuring its cost-effective and efficient operation, and maintaining the quality of daily weather forecasts and warnings. He will also be responsible for maintaining strong working relationships, not only with the academic community and private sector, but also with Congress and state and local governments.
"I would like to thank Bob Winokur for serving as the acting director of the National Weather Service during this difficult
transition period," said Secretary Daley. "We deeply appreciate his hard work and dedication."
***** The American Meteorological Society announced the results of recent elections and their President-Elect for 1998 is
George L. Frederick Jr., a Project Manager and Senior Staff Scientist at Radian International LLC, Meteorological Systems in
Austin, Texas. George retired from a 30-yr career in the US Air Force in 1993; his last position was Commander of the Air Weather
Service. He is a charter member of the NWA and was NWA President-Elect in 1985 and President in 1986. Congratulations
George! — First to be elected President of both the NWA and AMS.
Elected as Councilors of the AMS were two NWA members. Dr. James F. Kimpel, Director of the National Severe Storms Laboratory
and Professor in the School of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma, is a charter member of the NWA. Colonel John L. Hayes,
Commander of the Air Force Weather Agency, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, recently served as a Councilor of the NWA (96-97).
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NWA Newsletter (ISSN 0271-1044) Submit newsletter items directly to: Editor NWA Newsletter, Eli Jacks, NOAA/NWS W/OM21, 1325 East West Hwy Room 13125, Silver Spring
MD 20910; e-mail: Elliott.Jacks@noaa.gov or to: Larry Burch, NOAA/NWSFO, 2242 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City UT 84116;
e-mail: Larry.Burch@noaa.gov. Material received by the 5th will be considered for that month's issue. Members receive the monthly NWA Newsletter and quarterly National Weather Digest as part of their regular, student or corporate membership
privileges. Contact the NWA for membership information. Newsletter subscriptions are available at $18.00 per year plus extra shipping costs
outside USA. Single copies are $1.50. ***** The Heart of the Midlands Chapter of the NWA in Omaha, Nebraska had their elections for 1998 officers and the new
president is Television Meteorologist Mark Lee, vice-president is Paul McCrone, secretary-treasurer is Ralph Hanson, and corresponding
secretary is Bartlett Hamilton III. Congratulations to these individuals and thanks to all nominees for showing extraordinary support of the
NWA chapter by volunteering for office. Bio's of chapter officers will be available shortly on our web site:
http://www.angelfire.com/ne/heartnwa/index.php
- Ralph Hanson
The Arkansas NWA Chapter January meeting was convened at the NWS Forecast Office in North Little Rock. George
Wilken provided an overview of the AMS Datastreme program with the results of the fall session of 1997 and the start on 31 January
1998 of the spring session. George mentioned that the program was essentially devised for teachers, especially in the physical sciences.
The 12-week course provides a wealth of information and a challenge to the teachers participating. The project has been in effect nationwide
with teachers commenting very positively on how the course is conducted and what they learned. Meteorologists both inside and outside the
NWS are urged to form a Local Implementation Team (LIT) and solicit help from the professional community to serve as mentors.
The Arkansas Chapter now has a website which will be linked to the NWA home page. Ideas are being sought for items to
include on the home page. Contact George Wilken at (501) 834-9102 (Ext. 226) with your ideas.
John MacLeod, forecaster at NWS Little Rock, gave a presentation on the climate of Arkansas. John very effectively and often
humorously provided statistical information and amazed the attendees at the depth of his recall of sidelight items connected with certain
events. After reviewing the monthly data (record max/min, normals, etc.), John presented lists of the worst tornado events in the state.
Similar treatments of flooding and extreme summer and winter weather were also shown. John and Ken Ziegenbein, Senior Forecaster,
have compiled a very comprehensive climatic summary book for Little Rock and the State of Arkansas. A few volumes of this publication
will be given to libraries.
- Newton Skiles
The NWA Local Chapter committee sent out numerous letters in late January to individuals and weather agencies
suggesting they consider forming a local NWA chapter in their geographical area. Local chapters are great resources to help improve
information flow and coordination among all weather related agencies, to support teachers in science education and to increase
"weather awareness" among all.
***** Commissioner of Committees: Aviation Meteorology Committee Co-chairpersons: Terry T. Lankford Awards Committee: Broadcast Meteorology Committee: Broadcaster Seal of Approval Committee: Evaluation Board members: Seal Recertification Chairperson: Testing Chairperson: Public Relations Chairperson: Corporate Affairs Committee: Education Committee: Home Page Advisory Committee: Local Chapter Committee: Membership Committee: Nominating Committee: Remote Sensing Committee: Specialized Operational Services Committee: Strategic Planning Committee (is chaired by the immediate-past President): Training Committee: Weather Analysis and Forecasting Committee: National Weather Digest Co-editors: Captain Peter B. Roohr Newsletter Co-editors: Eli Jacks ***** CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST TORNADO FORECAST. On 23-25 March 1998, the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service(NWS) and National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL),
in cooperation with the University of Oklahoma and the US Air Force will host an extended celebration in Norman, Oklahoma, and at
Tinker AFB (located approximately 10 miles north of Norman) as a tribute to the past 50 years of tornado forecasting. See NWA
November 1997 Newsletter or NWA Home page (www.nwas.org) for more complete information. The following events are being
planned to celebrate the occasion:
Monday, 23 March - NOAA will host an Open House at its facilities in Norman
Tuesday, 24 March - The local chapters of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association will
sponsor a scientific symposium at the University of Oklahoma. Ten internationally-recognized scientists will deliver invited presentations
on topics ranging from tornado forecasting techniques and future activities of the NWS Storm Prediction Center, to the history of storm
and tornado intercept efforts. In addition, a tribute to Air Force Colonel (Retired) Robert Miller will be paid by Dr. Robert Maddox, who
will also discuss the first tornado forecast of Miller and Fawbush. Registration forms can be found on the Internet World Wide Web at:
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/GoldenAnniversary/symposium, or requested from symposium@nssl.noaa.gov or Tornado Symposium, c/o
National Severe Storms Laboratory, 1313 Halley Circle, Norman, OK 73069. Early registration is encouraged because seating is limited.
Wednesday, 25 March - All of the sponsors will host a special ceremony at Tinker AFB to commemorate the first tornado forecast. A
historical marker will be dedicated to this successful operational weather forecast.
For more information about the planned activities or how your organization can get involved, please contact Stephanie Kenitzer
(301-713-0622, Ext. 166) or Gary Grice (405-579-0702).
CENTRAL IOWA NWA CHAPTER SEVERE STORMS AND DOPPLER RADAR CONFERENCE will be held
3-5 April 1998 in Des Moines IA. Registrations are pouring in; more than 200 participants are expected to attend, ranging from
National Weather Service and media forecasters to storm chasers and emergency managers. An outstanding lineup of presentations
and workshops has been assembled which will appeal to everyone involved in operational meteorology. The agenda is posted on the
NWA home page (http://www.nwas.org) and can be faxed from the NWA office to interested members (call: (334) 213-0388). A limited
number of satellite uplink windows are available to broadcasters. If you are interested in sending a live or "as live" report back to you
station, contact John McLaughlin at KCCI-TV at 515-247-8851 or e-mail: johnmc49@ecity.net.
Hotel information: Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport, 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; 1-800-248-4013 Free airport shuttle
service available. Call upon arriving. Mention Severe Storms Conference to receive special room rate of $65.00 per room, single or
double. Conference Registration Fees, due before March 15, 1998: $85.00; $50.00 Students or Saturday sessions only; $250.00
Vendors (8' x 10' Display Space and draped table) Late breaking conference details at www.ecity.net/~iowanwa/ or contact:
johnmc49@ecity.net (John McLaughlin) 515-247-8888. Mail Check or Money Order To: Central Iowa NWA, PO Box 7512,
Urbandale, IA 50322
NORTHERN PLAINS CONVECTIVE STORMS WORKSHOP. The 3rd Workshop on Northern Plains Convective Storms will
be held on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, 8-9 April 1998. The workshop is sponsored by the Aberdeen
National Weather Service Office. Don Burgess from the Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) Operational Support Facility will provide the
keynote address. Papers are requested from meteorologists representing NWS offices, area Universities, Environment Canada, TV media,
and other private weather interests. The focus of the event is to: 1) provide a forum for the exchange of information related to existing and
proposed operational procedures associated with convective storm forecasting; 2) present recent findings of convective research relevant
to the Northern Plains; 3) foster greater interaction between operational and research meteorologists for forecasting and research purposes.
We are emphasizing forecasting techniques and research that can be applied to the operational forecasting realm in the near future. For
additional information please contact Kenneth Harding, National Weather Service, 824 Brown County 14 South, Aberdeen SD 57401;
phone 605-226-2687, fax 605-225-7417; or e-mail: kenneth.harding@noaa.gov
SECOND ANNUAL OHIO SEVERE WEATHER SYMPOSIUM sponsored by The OSU Meteorology Club in cooperation
with The Atmospheric Sciences Program and the Department of Geography at The Ohio State University will be held on Friday, 17 April
1998 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Ohio Union Conference Theatre. The Symposium is a FREE conference attended by broadcast
meteorologists, government personnel, researchers, students and others interested in severe weather. Preliminary schedule:
8:45- 9:15 Coffee/registration; 9:15-9:30 Welcome/introductions
9:30-10:00 Dr. Keith Bedford - The Ohio State Univ. "improved wave storm surge and auxiliary lake forecasts on the great lakes"
10:00-10:45 Suzy Davidson and Greg Toon, American Red Cross - disaster team, "The American Red Cross: preparation, impact
and aftermath of a severe weather event"
11:00-2:00 Panel speakers, Columbus Ohio chief broadcast meteorologists "media operations during a severe weather event"
12:00-1:20 Lunch break, tours, walk the campus
1:20-1:30 Introduction to afternoon speakers
1:30-2:30 Panel discussion on "NWS modernization: better technology for improved forecasts and more timely weather warnings across
Ohio" Panel Members - meteorologists in charge: Ken Haydu - NWSFO Wilmington Ohio; Bill Comeaux - NWSFO Cleveland Ohio; Mike Sabonis -
North Webster (Fort Wayne area)
2:30-3:00 Jim Noel, Ohio River Forecast Center, "use of precipitation efficiency in forecasting heavy rain potential"
3:00-3:45 Herbert Stein, Tornado Researcher and Storm Chaser "stormchasing: the science and hobby"
3:45-4:30 Dan McCarthy, mesometeorologist - NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center, "The Storm Prediction Center: who we are and
what we do" and "Ohio tornadoes: climatology and patterns"
For more information contact Mike Ryan at (614) 292-1957 or e-mail: ryan.130@osu.edu
***** The National Weather Association's twenty-third Annual Meeting will be held 17-23 October 1998 at the Westin Oklahoma City
(previously named the OKC Medallion).
The Program Committee welcomes papers on a wide variety of topics including: weather analysis and forecasting, severe
convective storms, hydrometeorology, radar and satellite applications, winter weather forecasting techniques, fire weather, training
and education, technological advances, and operational support groups.
The meeting agenda will consist of both oral and poster presentations, training workshops, panel discussions, and exhibits.
Special sessions and workshops for weathercasters will be conducted on 17-18 October 1998. Tours of the weather facilities in
Norman are also planned.
Individuals who would like to give a presentation must submit a one page abstract by 1 July 1998 to the Program Chairman Mike Vescio at:
Storm Prediction Center Submissions by e-mail are strongly encouraged. Please indicate a preference for an oral or poster presentation and include a list of
audio-visual requirements. Do not expect to have equipment that is not requested. If you choose to use regular mail, please include the
abstract on a floppy disk and presentation requirements in a cover letter. Notification of abstract acceptance will be mailed by 15
August 1998. Watch following newsletters for information on hotel and travel arrangements.
***** The National Weather Service (NWS) will implement revised 1340 standards for new hires into Meteorologist positions effective
on 1 March 1998. The NWS has just resumed issuing vacancy announcements for new GS-5 and GS-7 meteorologist positions for
outside hires.
The revised 1340 standards are listed below. In the past ten years NWS has coordinated this revision of the 1340 standards with the
university community and within the federal government. The universities were informed 3 years ago that NWS would shortly be
implementing these new standards, but a hiring freeze due to budget shortfalls delayed this action. Any questions concerning the
implementation of these new standards should be sent to the Scientific Services Divisions within each NWS Regional Headquarters
or to the Science and Training Core of the NWS Office of Meteorology. - Louis W. Uccellini
GS-1340 METEOROLOGY SERIES
Use these individual occupational requirements in conjunction with the "Group Coverage Qualification Standard for
Professional and Scientific Positions."
Basic Requirements: * There is a prerequisite or corequisite of calculus for course work in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics,
physics, and differential equations. The content of the calculus courses must be appropriate for a physical science major.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- Course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
***** The Space Shuttle Endeavour touched down at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Shuttle Landing Facility at 4:35 PM CST 31
January 1998 marking the completion of STS-89. Liftoff occurred as scheduled at 8:48 PM CST 22 January 1998.
The primary weather concern on the evening of the launch was the proximity of thunderstorm anvils to the launch site.
Although showers and thunderstorms were well west of east central Florida, the anvils were encroaching upon the region. Current
launch commit criteria and flight rules state that the shuttle must avoid the non-transparent parts of thunderstorm anvils by 10 to 20
miles depending upon the launch or landing phase. The consensus among atmospheric electricity experts is that the thunderstorm
anvil (especially the non-transparent part) can still contain enough charge for the shuttle to trigger lightning and so should be avoided.
Radar, the National Lightning Detection Network, Lightning Detection and Ranging (LDAR), digital satellite imagery, and aircraft
reconnaissance reports were critical tools in determining the presence, location, motion, and transparency of thunderstorm anvils
moving into the Florida peninsula on launch evening. After thorough analysis by forecasters at the NWS Spaceflight Meteorology
Group (SMG) at Johnson Space Center and the USAF 45th Weather Squadron at Kennedy Space Center - Cape Canaveral complex,
the thunderstorm anvil issue was agreed to be safe for launch and for any possible abort landing.
Very few clouds and light winds greeted the return of Endeavour on the afternoon of 31 January. Although the weather appeared
ideal for landing, jet stream winds aloft prompted concerns over turbulence and which landing profile to use. The crosswind component
of the wind at the altitude where the shuttle intercepts the Heading Alignment Cone (HAC) was the greatest ever observed during a shuttle
landing. Observations from frequent KSC rawinsondes, pilot reports (PIREPS), dedicated weather reconnaissance aircraft reports, and the
KSC 50MHz Doppler radar wind profiler were of paramount importance in the upper wind and turbulence forecasts issued by SMG for landing.
SMG forecasters also contacted the Senior Duty Meteorologist Bill Kneas at NWS/NCEP to request a special rawinsonde release from Tampa
with short notice. This data was extremely useful in determining the strength, depth, and character of the jet stream over central Florida. No
reports of turbulence were received from the crew.
SMG weather team lead for ascent and entry of STS-89 was Tim Garner. The TAL site forecaster for launch day and assistant lead
was Dan Bellue. Preparation of briefing graphics, weather systems troubleshooting, and other meteorological assistance was the job of Tim
Oram as Techniques Development Meteorologist. Systems analysts from the United Space Alliance monitored and managed the Meteorological
Interactive Data Display System for STS-89. The next space shuttle mission, STS-90, is currently scheduled for liftoff in April 1998.
- Frank Brody
***** Dear NWA members,
Concerning the "In Memoriam" article in the NWA September-October 1997 Newsletter, we wish to express our condolences to
the family, friends, and associates of Dr. Russell DeSouza.
It is unfortunate that the life of distinguished and productive individual has been snuffed out at an early age with the loss of
potential achievements in both the meteorological and dermatological disciplines. Perhaps there exists an opportunity to enlighten
the public more on cancer, and continue the efforts of Dr. DeSouza in educational programs.
His endorsement and fund raising campaigns for the American Cancer Society are commendable, but would it not be
laudable to continue this effort in his name by furthering the cause. One issue that all of the skin cancer societies have
neglected, is the detailed and descriptive information on the UV time/intensity relationship. Rather than the vague "stay
out of the noonday sun," would it not be appropriate to provide the public with accurate UV data by reporting detailed,
real-time intensity.
Of all the promotions conducted by the scientific societies in the name of cancer education, this concept has been neglected,
and is probably the most important of all the advice given by the experts.
Why not consider promoting UV measurements as a tribute to Dr. DeSouza, by encouraging the media to make real-time
reports on their weathercasts. Along with this suggestion, consider the introduction of more detailed undergraduate courses on
UV, similar to other weather data studies.
We would be pleased to offer our assistance in these endeavors, with a valid UV system that has been in existence for
more than 10 years. Fortunately, this system includes a low cost methodology.
Should you have any questions, please contact us and thanks for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely, Look for daily UV highs on the Internet at:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/sunsor
***** (Ed: The NWA lists job openings free from equal opportunity employers for the benefit of members. See http://www.nwas.org or call the
NWA office at (334) 213-0388 for possible short notice listings.)
The University of Guam, Water and Energy Research Institute of the Western Pacific (WERI) announces the
availability of a tenure-track position in the area of meteorology beginning as early as Fall 1998. Primary duties are conducting research
in tropical meteorology and climatology and secondary duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in tropical meteorology
and satellite interpretation in a highly multi-cultural environment. Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in meteorology or climatology and a
demonstrated record of research. Research interests should be in the areas of tropical meteorology, tropical climatology, and satellite remote
sensing. The applicant should be able to work with a multi-disciplinary team of faculty hydrologists and National Weather Service meteorologists,
relating dynamic and synoptic meteorology to rainfall distribution on Guam and other Pacific Islands. A knowledge of typhoon, monsoon, other
tropical rainfall mechanisms, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, and meteorological satellite interpretation is desirable. Rank and salary depend on
qualifications and experience. To ensure full consideration all required application documents must be received no later than April 30, 1998, 5:00 p.m.
Complete applications shall include 1) a UOG application form; 2) an up-to-date resume including the names, telephone numbers and e-mail
addresses of three references (if available); 3) three letters of reference; 4) publication list; 5) official graduate degree transcripts sent directly
from awarding institution; and 6) unofficial copies of all undergraduate degree transcripts. Submit documents to Dr. Shahram Khosrowpanah,
Chair, Meteorology Search Committee, University of Guam, c/o Human Resources Office, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923. The Univ. of
Guam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS AVAILABLE – FALL 1998 ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE GROUP, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY.
The Atmospheric Science Group at Texas Tech University is presently seeking qualified applicants to fill several graduate assistant positions beginning
with the 1998 Fall semester. Both teaching and research appointments are available. Students will pursue an M.S. degree in atmospheric science or
the Ph.D. in Geosciences and will participate in applied research in one or more of the following areas: (1) Mesoscale meteorology, with emphasis on
intense convective systems and regional NWP; (2) Remote sensing including radar and satellite meteorology; (3) Severe storms including thunderstorms,
hailstorms, duststorms, and tornadoes; (4) Meteorological aspects of wind engineering and building damage. Stipends for a 1/2-time position during the
9-month academic year range up to $12,000 depending on standing in the graduate program; summer employment, in some cases full-time, is often
available at equivalent rates. For further information, please contact: Dr. Chia-Bo Chang, Atmospheric Science Graduate Advisor, Texas Tech
University, Box 42101, Lubbock, TX 79409-2101 (Phone: (806) 742-3113; FAX: (806) 742-1738; e-mail: wacbc@ttacs.ttu.edu).
ACCU WEATHER, INC., offers career opportunities with the world's leading and most diversified commercial weather
service. You will have exciting opportunities to handle all types of weather forecasting for major business, media and government
organizations. These include on-air broad-casting for radio stations; creative presentation of weather graphics; preparation of television and
newspaper forecasts; snow and ice warning services; worldwide forecasting for agriculture; specialized forecasts for the transportation industry,
utilities, businesses and resorts; computer applications; and many others. You will work with some of the nation's leading forecast meteorologists
in one of the world's largest forecast centers, interacting with a staff of 300 employees. Our state-of-the-art facility provides our 85 forecast meteorologists
with tools and computer technology unavailable elsewhere. Applicants need to be articulate and productive with outstanding forecasting and
communication skills. Through progressive advancement, forecasters can become on-air meteorologists in major radio markets, or become involved
in computer operations, graphic design, new product development or customer relations. AccuWeather also has positions available on our computer
staff for meteorologists with programming experience. AccuWeather offers competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package including health
insurance, 401K and profit sharing plans, life insurance and disability income. If you are an enthusiastic, hard working forecaster interested in
employment in a dynamic growing company which offers superior opportunity for advancement, send a detailed resume to David H. Dombek,
Director of Forecaster Hiring, AccuWeather, Inc., 619 W. College Ave., State College PA 16801; FAX: (814) 231-0621; resume@accuwx.com
WEATHER SERVICES CORPORATION (WSC) is one of the country's oldest and largest commercial operational
meteorological services. Since 1948, it has been providing industry, government and the media with accurate, customized, worldwide
weather information. The wide variety of WSC clients are located across the US, around the world and throughout cyberspace. A staff
of nearly 100 professionals is supervised by AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologists. WSC is located in a new, state-of-the-art, 24-hour
per day, Global Operations Center in Lexington, Massachusetts—on Boston's route 128 Technology Highway. The most important resource
of WSC is their employees. Each is provided with the finest tools and the opportunity to excel in a stimulating, fast-paced, professional
environment. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, WSC employees can participate in the growth and success
of the company through a stock ownership plan. Recent and planned growth of WSC presents opportunities for both entry-level and
experienced Operational Meteorologists; Graphic Artists with PC experience - multi-lingual capabilities are a plus; Radio Broadcasters;
Journalists and Producers; Systems Analysts with C in VMS and UNIX environments; Data and Telecommunications Technicians;
Telemarketers; and Sales Account Executives. To apply, please send resume to: Human Resources - N895, Weather Services Corporation,
420 Bedford Street, Lexington MA 02173; FAX: (781) 676-1001; e-mail: hr@wx.com
WEATHERDATA, INCORPORATED is interested in hiring energetic, knowledgeable meteorologists who have operational
forecasting as well as radar interpretation experience for Forecast/Storm Warning Meteorologist positions. This opportunity to apply your
skills involves mesoscale severe storm warnings and short and long range forecasting for a diversified client base across the US. We are
looking for dedicated meteorologists with excellent written and oral communication skills to become part of our dynamic, growing company.
If you love weather and want to work with clients that take your work seriously, this is the opportunity for you. This position requires a
bachelor's degree in meteorology or the equivalent, and at least one year of professional forecasting and radar experience. Doppler radar
interpretation preferred. At WeatherData, Incorporated, meteorologists use state-of-the-art equipment to make mesoscale forecasts.
Real-time analysis of GOES satellite imagery, lightning data, surface observations, wind profiler data, Mesonet data and Doppler radar
data from every NEXRAD site in the country occurs every day. WeatherData offers excellent salaries, benefits, profit sharing and moving
expense allowance. We also provide our associates with many opportunities for advancement and professional growth. If you are up to
the challenge of forecasting and communicating weather to our clients, and would like to join our team, send a cover letter and resume to:
WeatherData, Incorporated, Attn: Sharol Youngers, Manager of Business Administration, 245 N. Waco St., Suite 310, Wichita, Kansas 67202.
***** Monograph 1-86, "Principles and Methods of Extended Period Forecasting in the U.S.," by Robert P. Harnack.
Cost: $8.00 for NWA members; $12.00 for nonmembers.
Monograph 2-86 (Reprinted May 1993), "Satellite Imagery Interpretation for Forecasters," 3 volumes compiled and edited by
Peter S. Parke. Cost: $38.00 NWA members; $51.00 for nonmembers.
Publication 1-88, "The Cloud Chart 1, 2, 3" by Mike Mogil and Sol Hirsch consists of three 12"x24" charts containing more
than three dozen color photos of clouds/ accompanying text. Cost: $7.50 members; $9.50 nonmembers.
Publication 2-88, "Polar Orbiter Satellite Imagery Interpretation," a script/slide training program, written by Vincent J. Oliver and
prepared by NESDIS, contains 76 slides with accompanying text. Cost: $70.00 members; $84.00 for nonmembers.
Publication 1-90, "Winds of the World - As Seen in Weather Satellite Imagery," a script/slide training program, written by Vincent
J. Oliver and prepared by NESDIS, contains 79 slides with accompanying text. Cost: $70.00 members; $84.00 nonmembers.
Publication 1-91, "Satellite Imagery Indicators of Turbulence," a script/slide training program, written by Gary Ellrod and
prepared by NESDIS, contains 71 slides with text. Cost: $70.00 for members; $84.00 for nonmembers.
Monograph 1-93, 2nd Edition 1997, "A Comprehensive Glossary of Weather Terms for Storm Spotters," by Michael L. Branick,
NWSFO, Norman OK. A thorough reference in "layman's terms" for standardization of terms used in storm spotting, forecasting and
broadcasting. Cost: $6.00 for members; $9.00 for nonmembers.
Publication 1-95, "Imaging Capabilities of the GOES I-M Satellites," a script/slide training program, written by Gary Ellrod and Jim
Nelson of NOAA/NESDIS/SAL. Contains 34 slides with accompanying text. Cost: $33.00 members; $40.00 for nonmembers.
The Severe Local Storm Forecasting Primer by John S. Sturtevant, July 1995. A survey of severe local storm structure, detection
and forecasting techniques. Published by Weather Scratch Meteorological Services, Florence AL. 197 pp. Special NWA price: $30.00
These prices include book-rate mailing within the USA. Contact NWA for overseas rates. Enclose a check drawn on a U.S. Bank
or an international money order payable in U.S. dollars and send order to:
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LOCAL CHAPTER NEWS
NWA COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS for 1998
Rodger A. Brown
National Severe Storms Laboratory
1313 Halley Circle
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 366-0410
FAX: (405) 366-0472
brown@unclehenry.nssl.noaa.gov
Carolyn M. Kloth
NWS/NCEP Aviation Weather Center
601 E 12th Street
Room 1728
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 426-3427x250
Carolyn.M.Kloth@noaa.gov
FAA
302 Sunny Brook Ter #718
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 947-1978
103507.225@compuserve.com
Andrew H. Horvitz
1108 Downs Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
NWS/OM (301) 713-1867 x125
FAX: (301) 589-1321
Andy.Horvitz@noaa.gov
David Freeman
KSNW TV Chief Meteorologist
833 N Main Street
Wichita, Kansas 67201-0333
(316) 292-1104
ksnwwx@southwind.net
FAX: (316) 292-1195
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Brad Sussman
WEWS-TV
3001 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 431-3768
FAX: (216) 431-3666
Bswx@aol.com
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Jack Church, Carey Coleman, Dick Elder, Robert W. Farrell,
Karen M.B. Maginnis, Alan Sealls, Brad Sussman, Dave Sweeney,
Sandy Thomson and Dan Threlkeld.
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Sandra D. Thomson
WANE-TV
2915 W. State Blvd.
Ft. Wayne, IN 46808
(219) 424-1515
sthomson@wanetv.fwi.com
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Dr. Paul J. Croft
Dept of Physics & Atmos Science
Jackson State University
PO Box 17660
1400 Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217-0460
(601) 968- 7012
pcroft@stallion.jsums.edu
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Scott D. Zahorik
10380 Kennemere Lane
Parker, CO 80134-9570
KCNC-TV (303) 830-6329
scott.paige@kcncnews4.com
John A. Lasley, Jr.
SMI
PO Box 238
Hunt Valley, MD 21030-0238
(410) 229-7524
Lasley@awi-smi.com
Sol Hirsch
3809 Clarks Lane
Suite 007
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 764-6080
FAX: (410) 764-6160
71232.2755@CompuServe.com
Frank C. Brody
907 Plum Falls Court
Houston, TX 77062
NWS/SMG Johnson Space Center (713) 483-5639
Frank.Brody@jsc.nasa.gov
Dr. Mark S. Binkley
Mississippi State University
Dept. Of Geosciences
PO Drawer 5448
Mississippi State, MS 39762-5448
(601) 325-2908
Binkley@geosci.msstate.edu
Floyd F. Hauth
3204 Allness Lane
Herndon, VA 20171-3324
National Research Council (202) 334-2856
FAX: (202) 334-3819
fhauth@nas.edu
Dr. James T. Moore
Professor of Meteorology
Saint Louis University
Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
3507 Laclede Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 977-3126
moore@eas.slu.edu
Frances C. Holt
NOAA/NESDIS E/RA2
Chief, Satellite Applications Lab
NOAA Science Center
Room 601
Washington, DC 20233
(301) 763-8282
fholt@nesdis.noaa.gov
Hugh G. McRandal, Jr.
4416 Lord Loudoun Court
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-5927
NWS/NCEP Marine Prediction Center (301) 763-8441
Hugh.McRandal@noaa.gov
Thomas C. Adang, Colonel USAF
6031 Keble Drive
Alexandria VA 22315-2665
AF/XOW Deputy Director of Weather (202) 482-2355
TomAdang@aol.com
Gail I. Hartfield
102 Solstice Circle
Cary, NC 27513-5209
NOAA/NWSFO Raleigh NC (919) 515-8200
Gailhs@Mindspring.Com or Gail.Hartfield@noaa.gov
Alan Gerard
523 Spring Hill Drive
Madison, MS 39110
NOAA/NWSFO Jackson MS (601) 939-2786
Alan.E.Gerard@noaa.gov
Kenneth B. Mielke
NOAA/NWSFO
5324 Tri-Hill Frontage Road
Great Falls, MT 59404-4933
(406) 453-9957
Ken.Mielke@noaa.gov
USAF, HQ AFWA/DNXT
106 Peacekeeper Drive Suite 2N3
Offutt AFB NE 68113-4039
(402) 294-1683; roohrp@afwa.af.mil
Larry Burch
NWS/NWSFO
2242 W. North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 524-5154
Larry.Burch@noaa.gov
NOAA/NWS W/OM21
1325 East West Hwy
Room 13125
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 713-1970
FAX: (301) 589-1321
Elliott.Jacks@noaa.gov
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A. Degree: meteorology. atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included:
(1) At least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in meteorology/atmospheric science including a minimum of:
a. Six semester hours of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics; *
b. Six semester hours of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale);
c. Three semester hours of physical meteorology; and,
d. Two semester hours of remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation.
(2) Six semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions. *
(3) Three semester hours of ordinary differential equations*
(4) At least nine semester hours of course work appropriate for a physical science major in any combination of three or more of the
following: physical hydrology, statistics, chemistry, physical oceanography, physical climatology, radiative transfer, aeronomy,
advanced thermodynamics, advanced electricity and magnetism, light and optics, computer science.
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