The Call for Abstracts for #NWAS26 is Open!
This year's theme is "Weathering the Storms...Together" 🤝⛈️
The deadline for abstract submission is Tuesday, April 28 at 11:59 PM Central
Call for Abstracts: nwas.org/2026-call-fo...
Abstract Reference Guide: nwas.org/nwa-abstract...
Recovering from shoulder surgery this week but taking time with Paddington Bear to do my #SafePlaceSelfie
He’s jealous NASA sent Nutella to space and not marmalade.
@jaythechou.bsky.social @spann.bsky.social @nws.noaa.gov @ryanhallyall-xpost.bsky.social @maxvelocitywx.bsky.social
Living in SLC, there's not really a major tornado threat, but I do still have natural disasters like earthquakes & wildfires to stay aware of. Even doing a normal fire drill gives me an opportunity to practice how quickly I can get from my 4th floor apartment to the nearest exit. #SafePlaceSelfie
A person standing next to a bulletin board with severe weather safety information.
If you’re in a building you’re not familiar with, check for posted guidance of what to do in a severe weather situation. #SafePlaceSelfie
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Do YOU know where your Severe Weather Safe Place is?
Today is #SafePlaceSelfie Day!
We practiced our safety plan at TMJ4 -- the basement is the safest place to be at the station!
In the event of a tsunami evacuate the blue areas and head inland to higher ground in the red areas
DROP, COVER, & HOLD ON Drop down onto your hands and knees, get under a strong table or desk if possible, and cover your head and neck with your arms. If you are not near a table, drop against an interior wall and cover your head and neck with your arms.
During a severe storm, avoid unnecessary travel, avoid flood prone areas, and check in on your neighbors. During an air quality emergency, stay indoors as much as possible with windows and doors closed. Check on older adults and those with disabilities or medical conditions. During cold weather, stay indoors if possible. Keep windows and doors closed and use blankets or drapes to insulate windows. Use heating sources safely. During extreme heat, stay cool, stay hydrated and find a cool place. Keep blinds or curtains closed during the day and open windows at night if it’s cooler.
Turn around, don’t drown! Avoid walking, swimming or driving through floodwaters. Just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away. Avoid water that is in contact with downed power lines.
Are you really #ReadySF ❔
Do know what disasters impact your neighborhood and identified your safe place in case of an emergency? Visit sf.gov/ReadySF to get prepared and when feel #ReadySF take a #SafePlaceSelfie where you and your family will safely wait out an emergency.
3 guys about to drop the hottest album of 2026.
#SafePlaceSelfie time! @nws.noaa.gov is encouraging folks to share their safe spots during severe weather... ours is in the @13abc.com station basement, i.e. the lowest, centermost area away from windows/outside-facing walls. What's yours? 🏠🌪️
Lenny is in his safe place for #SafePlaceSelfie day. He also tested his weather radio.
Taking a selfie in an interior closet, which is my safe place from tornadoes and strong winds. Also featured is my weather radio and headlamp.
🤳 Today is #SafePlaceSelfie Day!
I'm usually at the office during hazardous weather. But if I happen to be off work, my safe place is an interior closet with no windows on the bottom floor with my NOAA Weather Radio, headlamp, helmet, and...shoes. 👠
Today is #SafePlaceSelfie Day!
Our @nwas.org HQ and Board Members are prepared and know exactly what to do and where to go to stay safe - whether it’s severe weather, wildfires, earthquakes, or anything that comes their way!
Show us you’re weather ready and share your selfie! 🤳
Today is the day to share your #SafePlaceSelfie!
Here is ours! Let's see your safe place selfies. Feel free to comment, tag us and use the hashtag "SafePlaceSelfie" so we can find and share your posts.
Let's work together to bring awareness to the importance of preparedness.
#Safeplaceselfie
Photo bombed by my son lol
Tomorrow is National Weather Service #SafePlaceSelfie day!
Here is an example by OEMC's Beverly Carrington showcasing her #SafePlaceSelfie!
Find your safe place at: noaa.gov/safeplaceselfie
TOMORROW is #SafePlaceSelfie Day!
If there was one extreme weather preparedness action to take if would be knowing ahead of time where your safe place is located.
Join us in bringing awareness to the importance of preparedness. Follow these steps if you would like to participate!
New JOM Article is out!
Analysis of Persistent Bias & Suggested Improvements in Forecasting Temp Patterns over Canaan Valley in West Virginia with the NBM
Authors: Schaefer, Kim, Tew, Leffler, Settelmaier, Morris, De Pondeca, Colón, & Purser
doi.org/10.15191/nwa...
We are☝️week away from #SafePlaceSelfie Day!
We’ll be sharing selfies from individuals and organizations across the weather enterprise that highlight safe places and what to do when severe weather strikes!
Now is the best time to review your safety plans and stay weather aware!
Join us on Monday, April 6 at 1PM Central for our NWA Webinar Series!
Evan Bentley with the Storm Prediction Center will be discussing updates to the Day 1-3 Convective Outlooks while showcasing examples from initial experiments to operations
Members: Check your emails for the link to register!
No joke - our next Member Meetup is this Wednesday, April 1 at 7 PM Central!
Join us for a member-exclusive, open forum to discuss topics of interest in the weather enterprise and connect with other @nwas.org members!
Check the Member Portal for the link to join!
Another JOM article is now available!
🗞Title: A Climatological and Keyword-Based Analysis of NWS Mesoscale Precipitation Discussions
📝Authors: Bartlett, Bower, Cordeira, Donahower, Hoffman, Nelson, Slinskey, Steen, and Watkins
🔗Link: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...
The latest Journal of Operational Meteorology article is here!
🗞Title: Diagnosing Model Errors for the 20 May 2019 Oklahoma Tornado Outbreak
📝Authors: Galarneau, T. J., Jr., and A. J. Clark
🔗Link: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...
🚨 #NWAS26 Annual Meeting Dates and Location 🚨
🗓️October 17-21, 2026
📍Omaha, Nebraska
💻Submit abstracts and session, workshop, and event proposals by April 28!
Abstracts: nwas.memberclicks.net/2026abstracts
Annual Meeting Website: nwas.org/2026-annual-...
NOAA graphic promoting “#SafePlaceSelfie” on April 8, 2026. A collage of selfies shows people in various safe locations, including indoors, near shelter signs, and outdoors. Text encourages learning about local weather hazards, finding safe places from tornadoes, floods, lightning, heat, tsunamis, and more, and sharing photos using the hashtag #SafePlaceSelfie. Includes the website weather.gov/SafePlaceSelfie and NOAA logo.
#SafePlaceSelfie Day this year will be Wednesday, April 8. Do you know your safe place to ride out extreme weather? On April 8, show us your safe place! Take a picture from your safe place and share it it with #SafePlaceSelfie to inspire others. To learn more visit noaa.gov/safeplaceselfie.
📣Announcement: The NWA Foundation Spring Scholarships & Grants are NOW OPEN for application.
Spring Scholarship Applications OPEN through May 21, 2026
Sol Hirsch Applications OPEN through June 9, 2026
🖱Apply Today Here >>> nwafoundation.org/scholarships...
📣ANOTHER new JOM article has been published!
🗞Title: An Analysis of Radar Distance in TVS Detection and Tornado Warning Efficiency
📝Authors: Zinnbauer, J., J. L. Houser
🔗Link: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...
The 2026 Spring Scholarships and Sol Hirsch Grants will open for application very soon! As a reminder, the Meteorological Satellite Applications Award Grant is open for application through March 26, 2026.
Read more: nwas.org/2025fallscho...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Alyssandra Lanese of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Elise Moore of The University of Oklahoma, and Sam Morgan of The University of Massachusetts Lowell were named recipients of the 2025-2026 NWA Foundation Scholarships! Congratulations!
Join us for our March Member Meetup this Wednesday, March 4 at 7 PM Central!
Our Member Meetups are a great way to connect with other members of @nwas.org and discuss relevant topics related to the weather enterprise!
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📣The latest Journal of Operational Meteorology article is here!
🗞Title: Examining the Role of Emergency Managers as Conduits of Weather Information
📝Authors: Hogg, D., A. Wanless, S. Stormer, M.J. Krocak, E. Meister, and J. Ripberger
🔗Link: doi.org/10.15191/nwa...