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Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. 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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