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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over parts of the northern Plains today through Thursday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall may continue to produce flooding over parts of the southern and northern Plains today. Read More >

2017 Amarillo Severe Weather Expo Agenda

 

Time Topic and Speaker

 10:00 - 11:30 AM

NWS Amarillo Skywarn Spotter Training

Joseph GuerreroNational Weather Service, General Forecaster

12:10 - 12:50 PM

Chief Meteorologist Panel Discussion

Jose Garcia,  NWS Amarillo, Meteorologist-in-Charge

Dave Oliver,  KFDA/News Channel 10, Chief Meteorologist

John Harris KAMR/NBC Local 4, Chief Meteorologist

Steve Kersh, KVII/ABC 7, Chief Meteorologist

1:00 - 1:50 PM

Keynote Speaker - Garland, TX EF-4 Tornado Dec 2015

Molly Gilmore RivasTexas Department of Emergency Management, Region 1 Section Administrator

2:00 - 2:30 PM

Severe Weather Safety

Doug Weber, NWS Amarillo Senior Meteorologist

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Personal & Family Preparedness

Chip OrtonAmarillo Office of Emergency Management, Director of Emergency Management

3:45 - 4:10 PM

The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, & Snow Network

Nolan DoeskenCoCoRaHS Founder, Colorado State University, Senior Research Associate

and State Climatologist

 

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