Congratulations to LDEO physical oceanographer Dhruv Balwada for receiving the American Meteorological Society Nicholas P. Fofonoff Early-Career Award for fundamental work characterizing tracer transport and energy transfers between mesoscale & submesoscale ocean flows! ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/…

WORD OF THE WEEK 💬 Microbarovariograph — Sensitive barometer used to record continuously on an enlarged scale the short period variations of pressure. Photo credit 📷: Bulletin of AMS 301 Atmospheric Oscillations and Related Synoptic Patterns

Thank you to everyone who submitted to the 2024 #wxbandphotocontest! We received 1,109 submissions, and our judges can’t wait to review them all. Winners will be announced in Fall 2024 and contacted via email 📩 Meanwhile, get more weather content at AMSWeatherBand.org!

Today in history 🗓 1 September 1974: Navy Lieutenant Judy Neuffer became the first woman to pilot a plane through the eye of a hurricane. Photo credit 📷: U.S. Navy

We are looking for dependable undergraduate and graduate student members to work directly with AMS staff at the AMS Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA! Don't miss this chance to gain learning and professional experience at #AMS2025! Apply by 19 September: bit.ly/3YIWNtK

JOB ALERT: Department Chair, Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering - University of Michigan, CLaSP - Ann Arbor, MI dlvr.it/TCjvD1

This Monday marked the beginning of meteorological fall🍁, but it doesn't have to be the end of your beach season. Learn how to enjoy cooler days on the shore safely with Bruckner Chase as lifeguard coverage starts to reduce for the season 🏖️ Register: bit.ly/4drBvFn

Today in history 🗓 4 September 2004: Former category 4 Hurricane Frances made landfall along the east-central Florida coast as a category 2 hurricane. Over a foot of rain soaked parts of the state, damaging citrus crops and creating sinkholes. Photo credit 📷: NASA

Elevate your brand in New Orleans as a sponsor 📈 Be heard by introducing your brand to attendees in a video, be seen with a giant branded map, be remembered and place your logo on #AMS2025 lanyards! Check out these opportunities and more: bit.ly/4e66fM2

JOB ALERT: Collegiate Assistant Professor in Meteorology - Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA dlvr.it/TCqCVN

📣 Are you an early career professional looking for professional growth opportunities, networking, and resources? 🤔 Consider submitting an application to be a part of our board! Scan the QR code or visit shorturl.at/YLfYL to apply!

A recent paper in the #JAtmosSci describes how a new UQ News library—full of hailstones instead of books—is helping researchers better understand and predict damaging storms. Discover how this hailstone library could enhance forecast storm accuracy: bit.ly/4g9BffZ

If you are a meteorology or atmospheric science student, I highly recommend submitting an abstract for the AMS Student Conference. Presenting and networking at the AMS annual meeting as an undergrad really changed the trajectory of my career! Due September 19th.

⏰🗓️ Mark your calendars! The *13th* Annual AMS Conference for Early Career Professionals will take place on January 12-13th, 2025 in New Orleans! 📍 Out of the topics currently listed, what topic is most interesting to you? Link: annual.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/2025…

NEW: Join the inaugural Climate Policy Colloquium at the American Meteorological Society: here's an immersive experience in Dec. 2024, which will provide insights into the United States #policy -making process and the #climatepolicy landscape. More and to sign up here: ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/…

Have you attended one of our annual Early Career Conference sessions? Want to be part of planning and preparing future sessions? 👀 Applications to join our board remain open until September 27th! Scan the QR code or visit shorturl.at/YLfYL to apply! American Meteorological Society

Applications are NOW open for Student Board and Committee Volunteer starting in 2024! Early-career professionals and students, this is your chance to contribute your insights and connect with leaders at all levels 🚀 Learn more and apply by 27 September: bit.ly/3MzmtBD

Applications for AMS scholarships and fellowships are NOW open 🔓 Undergraduate and graduate students in the weather, water, and climate sciences, apply to receive financial support from $1,000 to $26,000! Check out our scholarship and fellowship program: bit.ly/3P8xwT6

WORD OF THE WEEK 💬 Northeaster — (Commonly contracted nor'easter.) A northeast wind, particularly a strong wind or gale. Two well-known examples are the black northeaster of Australia and New Zealand and the northeast storm of the east coast of North America.