🎶 You better watch out, You better not cry, You better prepare, I’m telling you why, Jim Cantore’s coming to town 🎶

So a "fun" story: I used to license my art to a small company that manufactures diamond art kits A few months ago this company contacted me & said they were struggling & couldn't pay my royalties anymore. I just checked their new website - their shop is now full of A/I images🫠

A judge will soon decide if the teacher shot by a six-year old is entitled to only workers’ comp. or if her lawsuit will go to trial. A lawyer for the school board said “her obligations as a teacher exposed her to the risk of being shot.” HER OBLIGATIONS AS A TEACHER.

just a friendly reminder that if you want small, independent businesses to survive, you have to shop there once in a while. you can't just backsource everything you find there and try to find a cheaper price online. or if you do, don't performatively lament when they shutter.

Meanwhile in the North Atlantic - an extensive #AtmosphericRiver transports moisture to Europe. tropic.ssec.wisc.edu/real-time/mtpw…

No dull moments in weather offices around the U.S. today...

This Heritage report cites the unreliability of the NWS forecasts as a motivation behind commercialization. The source? An AccuWeather article (unbiased much?) which itself makes no such claim.

Tom Skilling, AOS alumnus and 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award winner, is retiring today. A beloved meteorologist in Chicago, he is stepping down after 45 years of service at WGNTV. Congratulations, and enjoy retirement, Tom!

Two oils of the storm near Wann, OK last week! Left is a 6x8” and right is a 7x5”!

Hey UW–Madison students, we're looking for a field technician for this summer! We've got a bunch of weather stations to install and maintain and want to find someone ready to get their hands dirty. Apply by April 14! studentjobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/5067… UW–Madison CALS UW Atmos/Ocean Sci

10:23am: Preliminary data from the USGS shows that a 4.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Whitehouse Station, NJ. We have received several reports of shaking which was also felt here at the office. Please refer to the USGS for further information: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ma…

A candlelight walk in Baltimore to honor the 6 construction workers killed in the collapse of the Key Bridge

I cannot say this strongly enough: while we condone the scientific method, this is one experiment we do NOT want you to perform during tornado warnings.

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Today Prof. Grant Petty's taught his last class in UW Atmos/Ocean Sci , as he retires after 24 years. We surprise "disrupted" his graduate radiation class to celebrate Grant's tireless, dedicated efforts towards our students and discipline! A fitting closure to our most recent AMS awardee!

Angela Rowe, AOS professor, and Marian Mateling, AOS research scientist, are part of a U.S. National Science Foundation-funded field campaign in Colorado next winter to improve understanding of cloud and precipitation processes and forecasting in mountainous regions. aos.wisc.edu/news/S2noCliME…

One down, one to go! Learn more about the PREFIRE mission in a new video featuring UW-Madison CIMSS Director and AOS Professor Tristan L’Ecuyer and AOS graduate student Natasha Vos: youtube.com/watch?v=mqnazO…

A huge congratulations to AOS Professor and UW-Madison CIMSS director Tristan L’Ecuyer for being elected as an American Meteorological Society Fellow! Well deserved recognition for an exceptional scientist. aos.wisc.edu/news/L'Ecuyer_…

AOS Prof. Jon Martin was 1 of 3 faculty highlighted by Chancellor Mnookin at Convocation for their ability to inspire students. His 100-level course was called one of the best at UW and in the country! A fitting shout-out for someone who has influenced countless students.