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Congressman Mike Conaway Visits Office

WFO Midland hosted a visit from United States Congressman Mike Conaway from the 11th Congressional District of Texas this past Tuesday, October 3.

The visit began with Warning Coordination Meteorologist Pat Vesper providing Congressman Conaway with an office briefing. This briefing detailed recent weather events that have impacted west Texas and southeast New Mexico, and focused on how WFO Midland has more effectively met its mission by developing and nurturing local relationships with the emergency management community, the media, and its other partners.

Dale Little and Judy Siefker, emergency management representatives from Midland County, along with Tom Tefertiller, chief meteorologist from KWES-TV 9, also met with the congressman and discussed their partnership with WFO Midland, and the valuable collaboration that has occurred on different projects over the last several years.

Congressman Conaway toured the office, meeting with staff members and learning about the innovative technology WFO Midland is using to provide enhanced local service and communication for its customers and partners. Local computer programs developed by ITO Greg Jackson were highlighted, including the daily Emergency Management/Spotter Briefing which is viewable on the WFO Midland homepage and also in text message format, and the office contact database which allows for watch, warning, newsletter, and fire weather information to be sent and received in real-time to cell phones, pagers, personal computers, and other communication devices.

Cody Lindsey, Eric Platt, and Susan Griffin provided the details about an approaching cold front expected to impact west Texas late Wednesday into early Thursday morning, and Pat Vesper concluded the tour by discussing the importance of local Skywarn spotters during severe weather operations.

Congressman Conaway asked many different questions during the briefing and tour as he learned about the services provided by the local Midland Forecast Office.

The staff at WFO Midland wishes to extend a special thank you to the Congressman for visiting the Midland Forecast Office.

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