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Looking back and learning from May 24, 2011
On May 24, 2011, a series of 12 tornadoes swept across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas, claiming 18 lives and leading Governor Mary Fallin to declare a State of Emergency for 68 Oklahoma counties. The one year anniversary for this tragic event serves as a reminder to continue to stay alert and be prepared for the threat of severe weather.
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The NOAA Weather Partners, located in Norman, Oklahoma, are five federal government organizations involved in severe weather research, forecasting and support. They are:
Collocation in Norman invigorates collaborations that lead to a rapid transfer of knowledge from research into technology, training and improved forecasts and warnings nationwide.
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U.S. Severe Weather Blog
The Tornado “Drought” of 2012UPDATE (14-Aug-2012): Graph corrected to indicate 2006 as previous 15 Apr-31 Jul minimum.
The 2012 tornado season in the United States got off to a quick start with well-above average numbers in January, February, and March. Later, over 80 tornadoes occurred on 14 April. Since then, the number of tornadoes in the US has been unusually [...]
National Severe Storms Laboratory
Bill Bunting named SPC Operations ChiefIn April, Bill Bunting became operations chief of the Storm Prediction Center.
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Outstanding Radar Operations Center employees recognizedTen Radar Operations Center employees nominated for awards were recognized at the Annual Oklahoma Federal Executive Board Awards Banquet May 7 in Norman. These outstanding employees were selected by ROC management boards that identified organizational leaders based on three criteria: job accomplishments, impact on operations, and outside achievements
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Storm of the Month increasing forecaster proficiency with radar upgradeThe recent radar upgrade to the nation’s weather radar system is a dramatic technology improvement that allows for a much more in-depth analysis of weather systems. User training for the new technology, called dual polarization, is being conducted by the NOAA National Weather Service Warning Decision Training Branch. The WDTB uses several interactive training methods such as live chats, Facebook applications, and their most successful approach, the Storm of the Month program
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When Radar Met Wind Farm…It’s always raining near Spearville, Kansas. At least it appears to be when forecasters like Larry Ruthi look at radar displays. Turns out, what looks like thunderstorms are actually rotating turbine blades from a wind farm.
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Bill Bunting named SPC Operations ChiefIn April, Bill Bunting became operations chief of the Storm Prediction Center.
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