Daily Archives: July 6, 2012

CSTAR Presentation on Tropical Cyclone Initial Conditions Available for Viewing

On July 5th, Dr Gary Lackmann from NC State University lead a webinar entitled “How are tropical cyclones represented in operational model initial conditions? And why does it matter?” The webinar was attended live by more than 15 different offices … Continue reading

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Late June 2012 Derecho

This is a follow up to a previous blog post “Derecho in Progress? Damaging Wind Threat in VA/NC later this Evening/Tonight?“ A violent line of organized severe thunderstorms called a derecho swept across the Midwest, Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic knocking … Continue reading

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