AMS Blog, The Front Page

December 20, 2024

What’s the Value of a Weather Forecast?

This post, part 2 on the CoFU 2 study, examines public satisfaction with weather forecasts, what people most want from a forecast, and how much money the general public thinks a forecast is worth.

December 16, 2024

How Does the U.S. Public Get its Weather Forecasts?

Key findings from a recent study on how the U.S. public gets, uses, and values weather forecasts. First in a two-part series.

December 4, 2024

Community Modeling and the Future of Numerical Weather Prediction

Gretchen Mullendore (NSF NCAR) discusses challenges and opportunities for community Earth system modeling, as part of the AMS Weather Enterprise Study.

November 19, 2024

An Epic Odyssey: Celebrating Warren Washington (1936–2024)

Dr. Warren Washington passed away last month. He was a trailblazer in climate modeling, NCAR Distinguished Scholar, advisor to five U.S. presidents, National Science Board chair, and longtime leader of the AMS community.

November 15, 2024

Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Robbie Hood

This National Native American Heritage Month spotlight features Robbie Hood, a retired meteorologist whose 30-year career spanned NOAA and NASA studying hurricanes and tropical storms.

November 12, 2024

What’s the Future of Weather Decision-Making?

Weather decision support services are crucial for saving lives. Matt Corey shares some thoughts on their future, from the AMS Weather Enterprise Study and Summer Community Meeting.