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October 1, 2026

When the Wind Shifts

In meteorology, a wind shift tells you something has changed. The wind has changed direction, and that shift can reveal a lot about what may be coming next. For Cheryl Nelson, the phrase has taken on a deeper meaning. Her new book, Wind Shift: An Unexpected Illness and a Life Shaped by Detours, reflects on the unexpected turns that have shaped her professional and personal life, including a serious illness that forced her to confront uncertainty from the other side of the forecast.

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September 30, 2026

Public Education’s Six R’s

In the modern world, American educators are finding that beyond reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic, there are three additional R's that matter.

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September 29, 2026

Hispanic & Latino/a Heritage Month Spotlight: Marcela Loría-Salazar

September is Hispanic & Latino/a Heritage Month. In this post, we spotlight the exceptional career of one of our community members: Marcela Loría-Salazar. Marcela Loría-Salazar is an assistant professor in the School of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma. Her research focuses on understanding atmospheric processes that affect air composition, including emissions from urban areas, wildfires, ... Read more

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September 29, 2026

Jennifer Small Griswold: Inspiring the Next Generation 

For Jennifer D. Small Griswold, teaching atmospheric science has always been about more than conveying scientific knowledge. It is about helping students discover their curiosity, recognize their potential, and find their path into the field. That philosophy is at the heart of her work and a central reason she has been selected to receive the 2027 Edward N. Lorenz Teaching Excellence Award.

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September 25, 2026

A Triple Jeopardy Flood Event

by Alexander B. Rabinovich Photo: Yuval Zukerman on Unsplash The violent underwater eruption of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haapai volcano in the South Pacific on January 15, 2022, generated a near-field tsunami that reached heights of several tens of meters. The eruption also sent massive amounts of water vapor into the atmosphere, creating a huge cloud ... Read more

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September 23, 2026

Back-to-School Days

An important step against political challenges to meteorology is improving U.S. STEM education.

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