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	Join us for the biggest event in Tornado Alley... The 2010 National Storm Conference Sat. March 13, 2010, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Colleyville Center - Colleyville, Texas


	The National Storm Conference is a full day of presentations from some of the top severe weather experts in the country. Storm spotters, chasers, forecasters, researchers, emergency managers and others gather at the conference for a day of learning and fun. It's free and open to the public, so come and join us for the biggest event in Tornado Alley! Conference Overview Directions and Lodging Become a Conference Sponsor or Vendor Give to TESSA and Severe Weather Education The Alan R. Moller Severe Weather Education and Research College Scholarship


	2009 National Storm Conference Wrap-Up Over 400 attended the 2009 National Storm Conference on March 14 in Colleyville. They enjoyed quality presentations by Gary Woodall, Chris Novy, Tim Marshall, Jonathan Finch, Dr. Charles Doswell and Les Lemon. And, the University of Oklahoma and Texas A&M University were awarded the first Alan R. Moller Severe Weather Education and Research College Scholarship. Thanks to all for supporting this great event. Be sure to join us again in 2010!


	2009 National Storm Conference Supporters


	NBC5 Weather Team Primary Sponsor


	Tempest Tours, Inc. Primary Sponsor


	Vaisala Supporting Sponsor


	2009 Co-Sponsors: American Meteorological Society, National Weather Association and the National Weather Service. Vendors: AnythingWeather, Stormtrack Become a conference supporter! See available 2009 conference sponsorship opportunities Thanks to our 2009 lodging partner - Hyatt Place Ft. Worth - Hurst. Texas Governor Rick Perry's welcome to the 2009 conference.


	Veteran chasers gather for a tribute to David Hoadley (front center) following the 2006 Conference. David, the first-ever storm chaser, celebrated his 50th year of storm chasing in 2006. Total number of tornadoes witnessed by this group: 863. Photo by Sam Barricklow.


	StormWatch DVD The invaluable training tool utilized by storm spotters nationwide. Be prepared when storms strike. Click here to get your copy of TESSA's StormWatch now. Review our Severe Weather Safety Tips National Weather Service Severe Weather Awareness Week Schedule We're not talking just salad! We're talking stick-to-your-ribs fare like chicken fried steak, barbeque, steaks, carne guisada, homemade pies, and pancakes stacked a mile high. By popular demand, we've made the Tornado Alley Restaurant Guide from our Storm Chaser's Guide available on-line. Click here to begin. Bon appetite! TESSA T-shirts and Decals now available!


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