Last week’s Google hangout on extreme precipitation touched on a number of different topics related to preparing for extreme weather events and the larger goal of building a Weather-Ready Nation. It’s noteworthy that one of the key themes that recurred throughout the hangout was “communication,” as a healthy discussion was evident on Twitter during the event. We’ve captured some of the highlights here, just below the full video of the hangout.
While @NWSWPC collaborates with local NWS offices, the local office actually ISSUES the flash flood warnings you receive #ExtremeWx
— NWS Memphis (@NWSMemphis) May 1, 2015
Local forecast office is where rubber meets the road–D. Novak #ExtremeWx
— AMS (@ametsoc) May 1, 2015
Talking impacts with Dave Novak: Forecasting “local aspects and local features”of precipitation is important. #ExtremeWx @ametsoc @nwas
— Jen Henderson (@jenjhenderson) May 1, 2015
@USWeatherExpert says we need to consider decision makers schedules when issuing warnings/forecasts. #ExtremeWx
— Susan (@CommDocPA) May 1, 2015
@DrShepherd2013 says we need to better represent landscape / topography in our forecast / warning process. @ametsoc @nwas #ExtremeWx
— Jen Henderson (@jenjhenderson) May 1, 2015
Urban floods ruin cars, cost families and insurance companies $$$$, and it’s happened multiple times recently in Miami #ExtremeWx
— AAS (@astrosociety) May 1, 2015
We live in an urbanized society. When you have an urban rain event, people are feeling that–@DrShepherd2013 #ExtremeWx
— AMS (@ametsoc) May 1, 2015
David Novak talking about understanding uncertainty of extreme events – a challenge partially met by technological advances #ExtremeWx
— Susan (@CommDocPA) May 1, 2015
Someone at @NWS said uncertainty! Woo hoo! #ExtremeWx
— Jared Rennie (@jjrennie) May 1, 2015
the technical side – better remote sensing + dual pol radar + evolving science will lead to better and more specific forecasts #ExtremeWx
— Taylor Trogdon (@TTrogdon) May 1, 2015
“Satellite systems are vital for giving a large-scale view of precipitation.” —@DrShepherd2013 #ExtremeWx
— NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) May 1, 2015
GOES-R, launching in 2016, will provide 1 to 5 minute imagery across the contiguous U.S. -David Novak @NWS #ExtremeWX pic.twitter.com/JyQkpWI4XR
— NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) May 1, 2015
An operational ensemble of very high-res mesoscale models will help understand & forecast #ExtremeWx, both rain and snow! #WRF #petaflops
— Sara Ganetis (@SaraGanetis) May 1, 2015
Very cool insight into #ExtremeWx events. Predicting precipitation is truly a science! Have to respect forecasters! https://t.co/mxY3FQQuUy
— Leticia Ebb (@lme_mktg) May 1, 2015
.@NWSWPC‘s David Novak: New National Water Center is example of exciting partnership between NWS and other federal partners #ExtremeWx
— NWS (@NWS) May 1, 2015
John Morales taking note of the interdependence among academia, private, and public wings of the wx enterprise. #ExtremeWx
— Susan (@CommDocPA) May 1, 2015
An important aspect to remember w regard to #ExtremeWx – it’s a team effort between many orgs to build a Weather-Ready Nation @PrepareAthon
— Taylor Trogdon (@TTrogdon) May 1, 2015
.@NWSWPC Director David Novak: We need to communicate in a way that motivates people to respond and react to hazardous weather #ExtremeWx
— NWS (@NWS) May 1, 2015
People perk up when they hear “tornado/hurricane warning”, but “flood warning” doesn’t have the same effect–@DrShepherd2013 #ExtremeWx
— AMS (@ametsoc) May 1, 2015
We cannot forget that the communication of info on #ExtremeWx to the end-user is as important as the science behind it.
— Taylor Trogdon (@TTrogdon) May 1, 2015
Did someone say social sciences? We need multiple disciplines to address these issues & improve the process. #ExtremeWx @NWSWPC
— Jen Henderson (@jenjhenderson) May 1, 2015
.@CampGwen says “Preparing for disaster events need to be local. Know the hazards that impact your area.” #ExtremeWx #PrepareAthon
— Citizen Corps (@Citizen_Corps) May 1, 2015
Gwen Camp @fema: Sign up for local alerts & warnings via cell phone is greatest action to take to prepare yourself for hazards. #ExtremeWx
— Jen Henderson (@jenjhenderson) May 1, 2015
Before disaster: “Know what hazards will impact your area and how your family or business will respond.” @CampGwen #ExtremeWx #PrepareAthon
— PrepareAthon (@PrepareAthon) May 1, 2015
Gwen Camp @fema: How to prepare? Know in each season when peak hazards might occur. What will you need? Then plan. #ExtremeWx #PrepareAthon
— Jen Henderson (@jenjhenderson) May 1, 2015
Good stuff. #ExtremeWx
— Jamie Beadle (@jbeadle3) May 1, 2015