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President’s Message was entertaining a few questions collective effort and the present vigor of Ifrom a colleague recently who had the NWA as a response to my colleague’s been nominated to run for Councilor inquiries rather than an attempt to cajole of the National Weather Association. him into accommodating the nomination He was interesting in learning more request. I was confident that the current about the potential time level of excitement permeating commitment and specific the NWA would be more than responsibilities associated adequate persuasion. I would with the position. I explained like to begin my firstPresident’s that Councilors review the Message by sharing a portion actions and recommendations of that conversation with you. NWA heads to Louisville’s of the elected officers including The NWA is sound River front Oct. 12 - 16 for its approval of the annual financial financially, thanks to years 33rd Annual Meeting ... report. Councilors serve as of careful oversight by Kevin Details on the back cover. your elected representatives Lavin, now Executive Director with the obligation of providing routine Emeritus, and a group of dedicated Inside This Edition oversight and direction of the NWA. staff and volunteers whose passionate You may be surprised to learn that the enthusiasm for the ideals of the NWA President’s Message...... 1 Executive Committee and elected officers persists unchanged from year to year. They of the NWA, with the exception of the share a common, dynamic vision of the Forecasting Winter Executive Director, Assistant Executive future that brought forth great advances Cyclogenesis...... 2 Director, and a small support staff, in 2007. Strategic initiatives spearheaded consist of volunteers who pursue full-time by Executive Director Steve Harned and David Sankey Minority Scholarship in Meteorology...... 3 careers outside of the NWA. I offered their 2007 President Alan Gerard included the transition to a new Web page design and Sol Hirsch Education Fund upgrading of our two printed publications, Applications Period Open...... 4 Brrr... That’s Cold! the Newsletter and the National Weather Digest. The bang for your membership Sol Hirsch 2007 Education Fund A major ice storm struck the Central buck increased by an order of magnitude U.S. during the Grants Recipients...... 4 in the last 12 months! Yes, these weekend of Dec. 9, 2007. are exciting times at the National Weather Arthur C. Pike Scholarship in NWA Association, and I can think of no other Meteorology...... 4 member organization that I would want to commit Greg my time and energy to than the NWA. You, NWA Council for 2008...... 5 Carbin of the membership, are the beneficiaries Norman, of a group of talented meteorologists Professional Development OK, Opportunities ...... 6 snapped who share your zeal and excitement for this picture the atmosphere. It is my task to uphold of thick ice the responsible stewardship held by my In Memory of Milo Radulovich.....7 accumulation he removed from the top of a fire hydrant. Continued page 6 Dates 2 Remember...... 8 Forecasting Winter Cyclogenesis Some remote sensing capabilities related to forecasting winter cyclogenesis

The predictability of winter-season cyclogenesis has long been one of the most challenging aspects of winter weather. Certainly, the typical key forecast parameters are foundational to the event onset, precipitation types and durations, and the post-event conditions (e.g., freezing, melting, re-freezing, avalanche). We often look to the jet stream pattern, both at analysis time and forecast by various models. In the CONUS, it’s possible to have two very active jet streams in various stages of their lifecycle interacting with each other. Typically, amplified flow will bring cold/dry or warm/moist large scale air flows into these systems. One of the most useful satellite image loops during the winter season is the so-called “water vapor” imagery. This imagery, available from the NOAA Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) and other GOES-like satellites globally, offers the meteorologist a view of the water vapor depth as seen from outer space. Typically, in areas with thunderstorms and opaque cirrus shields, the height of the water vapor being sensed is very high in the atmosphere. In the remaining areas, the imagery shows the variation in water vapor in a layer centered around 400 mb. In the days and hours before a major cyclogenesis event is forecast, the water vapor imagery can be used to provide some key clues related to the existence, evolution or formation of shortwaves, their origins, and their likely paths toward a synoptic or even meso-scale cyclogenesis event. In the series of GOES water vapor images at the left, the top figure shows a jet streak/short wave trough which will lead toa major cyclogenesis event and snowstorm for the east coastal areas of the mid-Atlantic. The middle figure, showing more amplification of the longwave trough, now also depicts a key satellite signature of cyclogenesis. This key signature is known as a “baroclinic leaf” and can be seen in the blue/green cold cloud tops over Alabama, western Georgia, and western Florida. Finally, in the bottom image, the full-scale cyclogenesis has occurred and becomes evident by the large area of subsidence shown in the peach color over and near Florida. Note the deformation zone located from coastal Maine to

Top left: GOES-8 Imager 8km Water Vapor valid at 3:15 UTC, 24 January 2000. Shown in the darker colors in northeast Texas is the northern stream shortwave which will produce underforecasted or unforecast cyclogenesis. You may recall this event became nicknamed the “no surprise” snowstorm. The middle of the layer being sensed by the GOES imager in areas where opaque cirrus exists is about 400 mb.

Middle left: GOES-8 Imager 8km Water Vapor valid at 9:15 UTC, 24 January 2000. Shown in the dark and peach colored area centered on Louisiana is the much more pronounced signature of the northern and southern stream shortwaves, and the related initial cyclogenesis and baroclinic leaf signature.

Bottom left: GOES-8 Imager 8km Water Vapor valid at 23:45 UTC, 24 January 2000. Cyclogenesis and further intensification are shown with the classic synoptic scale features of a low pressure system. Note the cyclone center, close to the coast of South Carolina indicated by convection developing near the center of the circulation. The warm/moist and cold/dry air flows (conveyor belts) are now evident. This image also shows the deformation zone along the northern extent of the cirrus shield from Ohio to Maine.

2 National Weather Association ~ www.nwas.org central Ohio. Also shown are areas of convection near the center of the cyclone and in the cirrus shield ahead of the cold front. Want More Cyclogenesis? In closing, you might wonder, is that the state-of-the-art? Animations, examples and more at the Virtual Institute for Good question. The answer can now be found on the National Satellite Integration Training (VISIT): Weather Service Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) and other data systems which process and http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/visit/modelinit/ display the GOES Sounder data. By making images of the title.asp GOES sounder data, water vapor images at 300 mb (6.5 um), http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/visit/cyclo.html 500 mb (7 um), and 700 mb (7.4 um) can be displayed to show jet streaks/shortwave troughs at three additional different layers in the atmosphere. In the case shown, a northern jet stream shortwave (shown) combines with a southern-jet stream shortwave (not shown) earlier in time to produce a very large scale rapid cyclogenesis event. GOES sounder images are shown to the right. Brian Motta Remote Sensing Committee

ANNOUNCING: The David Sankey Minority Scholarship in Meteorology

To increase diversity and the numbers of students from underrepresented ethnic groups pursuing studies in meteorology, the National Weather Association Council members for 2002 developed a college scholarship fund to begin in 2003.

Offering: One annual scholarship for $1000. The winner may be asked to present research work at a local or annual NWA meeting and will be provided additional funding for travel and GOES-8 Sounder 10km Water Vapor valid at 11:46 UTC, 24 January 2000. This water vapor channel senses moisture accommodations. in the layer from 500 mb to 900 mb with the greatest contribution coming from about 700 mb. Notice the Administration: The scholarship selection is administered by differences and similarities with the imager water vapor in the NWA Education Committee. Applications for 2008 must be the areas without cirrus and where thin or middle clouds postmarked by April 15, 2008, and be sent to the NWA Office. are present. The scholarship designee will be notified in late-May.

Eligibility: Any minority undergraduate or graduate student going into their sophomore year or higher grade and majoring in meteorology may apply. If the undergraduate student is classified as a senior they must either have one more fall (September through December) semester to complete after the scholarship is awarded, or they must document that they have been accepted into graduate school.

Award Criteria: The scholarship will be awarded based on: a) academic achievement/merit (transcripts) b) two letters of recommendation (at least one from a current or former meteorology professor), and c) a one page statement explaining why the applicant is applying for the David Sankey Scholarship

Logistics: Scholarship money will be transferred following the financial guidelines of the college or university involved. If any financial guidelines aren’t available, NWA will make the check GOES-8 Sounder 10km Water Vapor valid at 11:46 UTC, 24 January 2000. This water vapor channel senses moisture payable to both the student and the education institution at the in the layer from 300 mb to 700 mb with the greatest beginning of the September - December semester or quarter. contribution coming from about 500 mb. The structures of the opaque cirrus regions versus the areas where “vapor” The application form is available online at www.nwas.org/ can be seen show the higher-level view of the shortwave and dsscholarshipform.html or contact the NWA office: (919) the surrounding airflows. A third, higher layer water vapor 845-1546 for a copy. channel, is also available.

January 2008 ~ Newsletter 3 NWA - Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants Sol Hirsch 2007 Education for K-12 Teachers: Applications Now Being Accepted! Fund Grants Recipients The NWA Education Committee needs Congratulations to these 10 help from all members in informing teachers 5Applications due August 1, 2008 Winners: in grades K-12 that $500 grants are available annually from the NWA. These grants are Submit to NWA Education Committee Chris Campbell, Simsboro designed to help teachers improve their P.O. Box 15011 School, Simsboro, La. meteorology education programs. The teachers Baltimore, MD 21282-5011 , Madill Elementary selected will be able to use the funds to take Terri Cloyde School, Madill, Okla. an accredited course in atmospheric sciences, attend a relevant workshop or conference, or purchase scientific materials or equipment for the classroom. Ten grants or more are Scott MP Hawbaker, Depew possible this year, thanks to the many members who have contributed to this fund. The Middle School, Depew, N.Y. grants honor Sol Hirsch, who retired in 1992 after being the NWA Executive Director for 11 years. Linda R. Hogan, Lake Ridge Application guidelines are available at Web site: www.nwas.org/solhirsch.html, or can Middle School, Gary, Ind. be obtained via mail or fax by contacting the NWA office at [email protected] or Tel/Fax: (919) 845-1546. Deb Hurst, Mills Elementary School, Austin, Texas

ANNOUNCING: Dana K. Kelly, Highlands Grove The Arthur C. Pike Scholarship in Meteorology Elementary, Lakeland, Fla. , Multimedia Thanks to a generous donation from the estate of the late Dr. Arthur C. Pike, the Veronica Krautheim & Visual Arts School, Crawford National Weather Association Council members established a college scholarship fund Educational Complex, San Diego, in the year 2000. This is the eighth year it is being offered. Calif. Offering: One scholarship per year of $1000. The NWA may ask the winner of the Betsy Moore, Goodridge Pike Scholarship to present research work at a local or annual NWA meeting; the NWA Elementary School, Hebron, Ky. may provide additional funding for required travel and accommodations for such a presentation. J. Christine Paulsell, Jefferson East Curriculum Center, Administration: The scholarship selection is administered by the NWA Education Covington, La. Committee. The NWA office announces the call for applications in January each year. Applications for 2008 must be postmarked by April 15, 2008 and sent to the NWA Cindy Wilson-Hyde, Gulliver Office. The scholarship designee will be notified in late-May. Academy, Coral Gables, Fla.

Eligibility: Undergraduate and/or Graduate students. Undergraduates must be Seventy-five applications were classified at least as a junior for the semester beginning in September 2008. This received from great teachers all will allow second semester sophomores to apply for the scholarship. If the student across the country. Education is classified as a senior, they must either have one more fall (September - December) committee members — Sol semester to complete after the scholarship is awarded or document that they have Hirsch, Ruth Aiken, Faith Borden, been accepted into graduate school. Paul Croft, Tom Ervin, Tony Lupo, Richard Snow, Jeffrey Tongue Award Criteria: The award will be based on: and Eleanor Vallier-Talbot — had a) academic achievement/merit (transcripts) a very tough time determining the b) two letters of recommendation (at least one from a winners, but ten made it to the current or former meteorology professor), and top, were approved by President c) a one page statement explaining why the applicant is Alan Gerard and were sent applying for the Arthur C. Pike Scholarship congratulatory letters and $500 checks. Logistics: Scholarship money will be transferred following the financial guidelines of the college or university Special thanks to all teachers involved. If there aren’t any financial guidelines from the who applied and best wishes in school, NWA will make the $1,000 check payable to both all your initiatives — improving the student and the education institution at the beginning education in the atmospheric and of the September - December semester or quarter. related sciences. Congratulations again to these The application is available at www.nwas.org/scholarship_app.html or by calling the award winners. NWA office: (919) 845-1546.

4 National Weather Association ~ www.nwas.org NWA Council for 2008

OFFICERS: Dr. Patrick S. Market Jeff Waldstreicher PRESIDENT: University of Missouri at Columbia NOAA/NWS Eastern Region SSD Dr. John R. Scala Dept. of Soil, Environmental & 630 Johnson Ave. Suite 202 Consultant and WGAL-TV Meteorologist Atmospheric Sciences Bohemia, NY 11716 2150 Meadow Ridge Drive 331 ABNR Building (631) 244-0131 Lancaster, PA 17601-5761 Columbia, MO 65211-7250 [email protected] [email protected] (573) 882-1496, [email protected] STUDENT EX-OFFICIO: PRESIDENT-ELECT: COUNCILORS 2007 - 2009: Elise V. Johnson Michael D. Vescio Janice Bunting University of Alabama in Huntsville NOAA/NWS Forecast Office MIC NWA Newsletter Contributing Editor Department of Atmospheric Science 2001 NW 56th Drive (817) 874-6405, [email protected] 320 Sparkman Drive Pendleton, OR 97801-4593 Huntsville, AL 35805 (541) 276-7832 Richard J. Okulski (256) 961-7856 [email protected] NOAA/NWS Forecast Office WCM [email protected] 2203 Cordes Road VICE-PRESIDENT: Germantown, TN 38139-5218 IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Dr. Elizabeth Mulvihill Page (901) 544-0411 Alan E. Gerard UCAR-COMET [email protected] NOAA/NWS Forecast Office MIC (704) 504-1502 234 Weather Service Drive [email protected] Dr. Scott M. Rochette Flowood, MS 39232-9314 Department of Earth Sciences (601) 936-2189 SECRETARY (2008-2009): 321 Lennon Hall [email protected] Faith Borden SUNY Brockport NOAA/NWS Forecast Office WCM Brockport, NY 14420-2936 COMMISSIONER OF COMMITTEES 7851 S. Dean Martin Drive (585) 395-2603 (NON-VOTING MEMBER): Las Vegas, NV 89139-6628 [email protected] Elizabeth Quoetone (702) 263-9744 NOAA/NWS/WDTB [email protected] Bruce G. Thomas 120 David L. Boren Blvd Suite 2640 Midland Radio Inc. Norman, OK 73072-7268 TREASURER (2007-2008): Chief Meteorologist (405) 325-2986 Steven M. Zubrick 5900 Parretta Drive [email protected] NOAA/NWS Forecast Office SOO Kansas City, MO 64120-2134 44087 Weather Service Road (816) 241-8500 x215 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sterling, VA 20166-2001 [email protected] (NON-VOTING MEMBER): (703) 260-0107x224 Stephen W. Harned CCM [email protected] COUNCILORS 2008 - 2010: National Weather Association Randy Graham 228 West Millbrook Road COUNCILORS 2006 - 2008: NOAA/NWS Forecast Office SOO Raleigh, NC 27609-4304 Ruth Aiken 2208 Aspenwood Way (919) 845-1546 tel/fax, [email protected] NWA Executive Assistant Sandy, UT 84092-3210 1020 Home Farm Road (801) 524-5141 ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Wendell, NC 27591-7645 [email protected] (NON-VOTING MEMBER): (919) 845-1546, [email protected] Cynthia A. Nelson Jill F. Hasling CCM 3794 Cluny Point Ralph R. Ferraro Weather Research Center, Inc. P.O. Box 342B ESSIC/CICS University of Maryland; 5104 Caroline Street Lakeville, NY 14480-0911 NOAA/NESDIS Houston, TX 77004-5802 (585) 582-5745; (585) 374-1330 fax 2207 Comp & Space Science (713) 529-3076, [email protected] [email protected] Bldg #224 College Park, MD 20742-2465 Troy Kimmel (301) 405-0893 KVET/KASE/KFMK Chief Meteorologist [email protected] Senior Lecturer Department of Geography and Winifred C. Lambert Environment ENSCO, Inc. University of Texas 1980 N. Atlantic Ave., Suite 230 6512 Sans Souci Cove Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Austin, TX 78759-5163 (321) 853-8130 (512) 335-6472 [email protected] [email protected] 2008 Professional Development Opportunities President’s Message from front

National Severe Weather Workshop: March 6-8 predecessors while continuing to address the The 2008 Workshop will be at the National Center for Employee Development mission of the NWA: supporting and promoting in Norman, Okla., and the theme is “From Readiness to Recovery.” It will excellence in operational meteorology and include presentations and “The Scenario,” a workshop where participants step related activities. out of their normal role and take part in a simulated emergency. Details at You can tap into this rising tide of activity www.norman.noaa.gov/nsww2008, or send an email to Greg Carbin at gregory. by accessing the NWA home page (www. [email protected] or Linda Crank at [email protected] for more. nwas.org) regularly or by reading the monthly National Storm Conference: March 8 Newsletter. It is my intention to utilize both A collaboration between Texas Severe Storms Association (TESSA) and the of these resources to advance communication NOAA/National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas, this year’s conference between the President, Executive Director, the will be at the Colleyville Center in Colleyville, Texas. Also sponsoring is the Council and our membership. Typically, the North Texas Chapter of the AMS/ NWA. Presentation topics include severe President contributes weather safety, storm spotter training and in-depth discussions on supercell and tornado meteorology. The third annual Super Storm Spotter Session – a vision for the presented by Fort Worth NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist Gary upcoming year in the Woodall – will provide the highest level of training available to storm spotters January Newsletter. anywhere in the country. Details available at www.tessa.org. I want to utilize this occasion to Northeastern Storm Conference: March 14 - 16 comment on four The 33rd Annual Northeastern Storm Conference will be in Springfield, Mass. It is sponsored by the Lyndon State College Student Chapter of the AMS and areas that I will NWA. Dr. Christopher Landsea will be the Sunday morning keynote speaker, emphasize in the Dr. Greg Holland the banquet speaker and Dr. Lance Bosart the Ice Breaker months ahead. First, speaker. Find more information at apollo.lsc.vsc.edu/ams/index.html. the NWA acts on behalf of the membership to issue position statements 12th Annual Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference: or respond to requests for advocacy which March 27 - 29 The 12th Annual Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference will be at the are in the best interest of its membership and West Des Moines Sheraton in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is sponsored by the consistent with the ideals of its mission. Steve Central Iowa Chapter of the NWA. The keynote speaker is Paul Markowski of Harned, NWA Executive Director distributed the Vortex 2 project. For more, visit www.iowa-nwa.com/conference/. a letter earlier this month to key individuals in NOAA, the NWS and the National Academy 2008 National Hurricane Conference: March 31 – April 4 of Sciences in support of the Extended Ocean Scheduled for The Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla., this is the nation’s forum for education and professional training in hurricane preparedness. Wind Vector Mission (XOWVM) as a suitable Register by February 15 to receive a $50 discount. More information available replacement for QuikSCAT. The NWA is also at www.hurricanemeeting.com, [email protected] or 850-906-9224. pursuing a partnership with FLASH (Federal Alliance for Safe Homes), a non-profit Southeast Severe Storms Symposium: April 4-5 organization dedicated to promoting safety and The Seventh Annual Southeast Severe Storms Symposium will be held at disaster mitigation. These opportunities provide Mississippi State University. It is sponsored by the East Mississippi Chapter of the NWA/AMS. Abstracts will be accepted through March 1, 2008. Watch an avenue for the NWA to lend its support to the Web site for the 2008 Broadcast Workshop Agenda and the 2008 programs in a particularly visible manner Symposium Agenda. Go to www.msstate.edu/org/nwa/symposium.shtml or that seek to advance operational meteorology call (662)-325-3915 for more information. with the ultimate goal of protecting life and property. Sixth Annual Great Lakes Meteorology Conference: April 5 Second, the NWA with the expert assistance The conference will be held in Valparaiso, Ind., at the Old Town Banquet Hall, sponsored by the Northwest Indiana Chapter of the AMS/NWA. Dr. Louis of the IT Committee will continue to pursue Uccellini, director of the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Prediction web-based improvements leading to improved will be the keynote speaker. Go to www.valpo.edu/organization/nwa/ for more. on-line capabilities. The new Web page design presented at the 32nd annual meeting in Reno NWA Annual Meeting: October 11 - 16 evoked a very positive response. We intend to The 33rd NWA Annual Meeting will be at the Galt House Hotel and Suites move further with that model, providing more (www.galthouse.com) on the waterfront in Louisville, Ky. See the back page of this newsletter for more and log on to www.nwas.org. on-line membership information and an on- line process for those applying for grants and scholarships. Eventually there will be on-line 6 National Weather Association ~ www.nwas.org President’s Message from front In Memoriam of Milo J. Radulovich

Milo J. Radulovich (1926-2007), a long time to newspaper from a Communist member of the National Weather Association and a country and his sister participated in veteran of WWII who was employed by the NOAA/ picket against segregation. The “See National Weather Service (NWS) for 38 years before it Now” show was the beginning of the retiring from the Lansing, MI office in 1994, passed away end for McCarthyism. on November 19, 2007. Over the last few decades, Milo Milo, who had been a meteorologist was better known for is work in the Air Force and was at the time a at the NWS Sacramento, CA. reservist, was studying physics at the That was until the book “To University of Michigan with the goal Strike at a King” by Michael of becoming a meteorologist with the Ranville, and the movie “Good U.S. Government. Even though he Night and Good Luck” brought was reinstated to his rank in the Air Force, the stress of the Milo’s 1953 fight against situation resulted in his leaving Michigan prior to completing McCarthyism back into the his degree. He was hired by a private meteorologist firm prior spotlight. to being employed by the NWS. Milo was featured on Milo was a consultant for the movie “Good night and Good Edward R. Murrow’s television Luck” and also became a much-requested speaker during the show “See it Now” in 1953 latter years of his life. Milo lived in Lodi, California, at the after Murrow learned that time of his death and was a NWA member in good standing. Milo was forced to resign as an officer in the Air Force Reserves The Internet is filled with many interesting and enlightening because his father, who was against Communism, subscribed articles on Milo and his life.

access to all NWA publications. I will work closely with the invited talks on specific historical weather events (e.g., 1925 Tri- NWA IT Committee, the Finance Committee and the Council to State Tornado, 1974 Super Outbreak, 1975 Edmund Fitzgerald determine the direction of future IT services while maintaining Storm, Hurricanes Camille and Katrina, 1993 Superstorm, etc.) vigilance regarding cost and manpower. I am confident this session will be the highlight of the annual Third, I am committed to expanding the visibility of the meeting. “Utilizing Our Past to Improve Our Future” will also NWA within the academic community, particularly the student go beyond these memorable events to consider where our future population. There is a persistent misunderstanding among efforts as an operational community should be focused to protect that next generation of meteorologists that the AMS is the only the life and property of a growing population that is increasingly professional organization available to them. We will address at risk. this important concern at our annual meeting in Louisville, I want to take this opportunity to thank immediate Past KY (please see back cover). John Gordon, Meteorologist-In- President Alan Gerard for his wisdom and coaching; Kevin Lavin Charge of the Louisville NWS Office and Chair of the 33rd Annual for his leadership (without peer, I might add), Executive Director Meeting Program Committee intends to canvas all colleges and Steve Harned and Assistant Executive Director Cynthia Nelson universities within driving distance of Louisville in an effort to for their unwavering support and dedication; and members of encourage students (and faculty) to attend the annual meeting in the Executive Committee and Council, past and present, for your the Derby City. The Program Committee is planning a group of enthusiastic commitment. I inherit an organization already in talks dedicated specifically to students to raise awareness of the great shape. I pledge to you, the membership of the NWA, that I NWA’s commitment to excellence in operational meteorology. will turn over the keys of this well oiled machine to my successor Be assured that your attendance and participation at the annual in even better condition. Oh, by the way, that aforementioned meeting will provide a level of experience unmatched in your colleague of mine accepted the nomination to run for Councilor secondary education. because he “wanted to be a part of what was happening at the Finally, let me share with you my thoughts regarding the NWA.” As we set our course on this, the 33rd year of our existence, focus of the annual meeting. John Gordon and his committee I encourage you to contact me with your suggestions, ideas, are deeply committed to providing the membership with a ramblings, and of course concerns at [email protected]. I memorable experience in Louisville. A week of presentations is look forward to hearing from you! being planned under the general theme of “Utilizing Our Past to John Scala Improve Our Future.” Of particular interest will be a selection of President January 2008 ~ Newsletter 7 National Weather Association 228 W. Millbrook Rd. Raleigh, N.C. 27609-4304 Supporting and promoting excellence in operational

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