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Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. through Thursday, focused from the central High Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, and dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Dangerous heat will build across the southern U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

2013 Severe Weather Workshop

 

Time Topic and Speaker
 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM NWS Amarillo Skywarn Spotter Training
10:30 AM

Welcome & Introduction
José Garcia, Meteorologist-In-Charge, NWS Amarillo

Kevin Starbuck, Amarillo/Potter/Randall Office of Emergency Management

10:40 AM

"Panhandle Skies" Video
Steve Douglass

10:50 AM 2011-2012 Weather Review
Todd Lindley, Science and Operations Officer, NWS Amarillo
11:15 AM

April 11, 2012 Hail Event
Krissy Scotten, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NWS Amarill
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11:35 AM How do YOU Get Weather Information?
B.J. Simpson, Meteorologist, NWS Amarillo
12:00 PM

Topic TBD
John Harris, Chief Meteorologist and staff, KAMR-TV

12:20 PM Topic TBD
Steve Kersh, Chief Meteorologist and staff, KVII-TV
12:40 PM

Topic TBD
Dave Oliver, Chief Meteorologist and staff, KFDA-TV

1:00 - 1:30 PM Panel Discussion
Jose Garcia, John Harris, Steve Kersh, and Dave Oliver

 

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