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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains and Midwest; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Severe thunderstorms will continue to be possible over parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Saturday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over a part of the Midwest today. Elevated to critical fire weather are expected today into this weekend over parts of the central Rockies and Great Basin. 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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