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Full-Text Articles in Meteorology
Umphlett Qci Dec 2018, Natalie A. Umphlett
Umphlett Qci Dec 2018, Natalie A. Umphlett
HPRCC Personnel Publications
Highlights for the Basin
Temperature and Precipitation Anomalies
Mountain Snowpack
Water Resources and Drought
Agriculture
Temperature
Precipitation
Quantification Of Cloud Condensation Nuclei Effects On The Microphysical Structure Of Continental Thunderstorms Using Polarimetric Radar Observations, Kun-Yuan Lee
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Aerosols serving as cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) are crucial to the microphysical structure of thunderstorms. They can also alter the rate of cloud microphysical processes, the moisture profile and the local temperature as a result of latent heating/cooling in the early stage of thunderstorm development. Continental thunderstorms are characterized by high complexity and are highly influenced by environmental conditions. The purpose of this study is to determine the influences of CCN concentration on the microphysics of continental thunderstorms, using a sample of storms from northwestern Oklahoma. The Weather Surveillance Radar-1988 Doppler (WSR-88D) at Vance Air Force Base (KVNX) was upgraded …
The Nebraska Mesonet: Technical Overview Of An Automated State Weather Network, Martha Shulski, Stonie Cooper, Glen Roebke, Allen L. Dutcher
The Nebraska Mesonet: Technical Overview Of An Automated State Weather Network, Martha Shulski, Stonie Cooper, Glen Roebke, Allen L. Dutcher
School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications
The Nebraska Mesonet was established in 1981 as one of the nation’s first automated state weather networks. ‘‘Automated’’ is defined by the nature of the observations being made and recorded by machine, as opposed to observations made and recorded manually. At the time of inception, the five observing locations were geared toward servicing agricultural production applications. The Nebraska Mesonet has grown to 69 stations (as of 2018) and is now a multipurpose environmental observing network under the Nebraska State Climate Office (NSCO). The network is composed of environmental observation stations, sited using best practices for mesoscale and microscale environment situations. …
Droughtscape- 2018 Fall, National Drought Mitigation Center
Droughtscape- 2018 Fall, National Drought Mitigation Center
Droughtscape, Quarterly Newsletter of NDMC, 2007-
Contents
From the director.............. 2
Drought greatly improves in Southern Plains and South............. 3
Texas, Missouri, and Colorado logged late-summer impacts.............. 5
Memory, remote sensing and a new research methodology............. 8
Navigating the U.S. Drought Monitor......... 9
Planners discuss the barriers to effective drought mitigation planning............ 12
Exploring climate issues from a county management perspective.............. 13
Strategic Framework for Drought Risk Management and Enhancing Resilience in Africa..................... 14
Mena global policy forum looks from data to mitigation............. 15
About us............17
State-by-state drought classification table developed by NDMC graduate student........19
Umphlett Qci Sept 2018, Natalie Umphlett
Umphlett Qci Sept 2018, Natalie Umphlett
HPRCC Personnel Publications
Highlights for the Basin
Temperature and Precipitation Anomalies
Drought
Water Resources
Agriculture
Temperature
Precipitation
Droughtscape- 2018 Summer, National Drought Mitigation Center
Droughtscape- 2018 Summer, National Drought Mitigation Center
Droughtscape, Quarterly Newsletter of NDMC, 2007-
Contents
From the director.......................... 2
Drought expands and intensifies ............ 3
Dry down fuels fires ..................... 5
Tweeting #drought18.................... 7
MOISST and NSMN..................... 8
Caribbean planning progress .............. 9
Drought observer network study........... 10
MENA teams report progress ............. 12
NDMC global outreach............... 13
Climate hub workshop................ 15
On the horizon ........................... 16
Umphlett Qci June 2018, Natalie Umphlett
Umphlett Qci June 2018, Natalie Umphlett
HPRCC Personnel Publications
Highlights for the Basin
Temperature Anomalies
Precipitation Anomalies
Water Resources
Agriculture
Temperature
Precipitation
The Impact Of Past Experience With Tornadoes On Future Decisions, Emily Paltz, Michael Hayes
The Impact Of Past Experience With Tornadoes On Future Decisions, Emily Paltz, Michael Hayes
Honors Theses
Tornadoes are a dangerous threat to public safety. The National Weather Service (NWS), therefore, advises the public to go to an interior room on the lowest level of their houses when a tornado warning is issued for their area. As the NWS Central Region Service Assessment of the Joplin, Missouri Tornado published in July 2011 reveals, however, this is often not the first action taken after learning that there is danger of being hit by a tornado. Rather, people need to seek confirmation from more than one source before following the recommended action. The goal of this research project is …
Droughtscape- 2018 Spring, National Drought Mitigation Center
Droughtscape- 2018 Spring, National Drought Mitigation Center
Droughtscape, Quarterly Newsletter of NDMC, 2007-
Contents
Drought shifts to south in beginning of 2018......................................... 3
Ag records impacts; strong fire season forecast .......... 5
Drought maps show regional and river forecast areas...................... 7
Greenness indicator could save lives in Africa ....................... 8
NDMC on a global playing field................................ 10
Visitors from Korea tap drought resources, experts ......................11
Svoboda named to UN advisory group ......................................... 12
Responding to drought in the Southern Plains ......................... 13
Crops, cattle and climatology in the Upper Niobrara .......................... 15
Connecting locally for global change....................................... 16
Primary Atmospheric Drivers Of Pluvial Years In The United States Great Plains, Paul Flanagan, Jeffrey B. Basara, Jason C. Furtado, Xiangming Xiao
Primary Atmospheric Drivers Of Pluvial Years In The United States Great Plains, Paul Flanagan, Jeffrey B. Basara, Jason C. Furtado, Xiangming Xiao
HPRCC Personnel Publications
Precipitation variability has increased in recent decades across the Great Plains (GP) of the United States. Drought and its associated drivers have been studied in the GP region; however, periods of excessive precipitation (pluvials) at seasonal to interannual scales have received less attention. This study narrows this knowledge gap with the overall goal of understanding GP precipitation variability during pluvial periods. Through composites of relevant atmospheric variables from the ECMWF twentieth-century reanalysis (ERA-20C), key differences between southern Great Plains (SGP) and northern Great Plains (NGP) pluvial periods are highlighted. The SGP pluvial pattern shows an area of negative height anomalies …
Evaluation Of Nocturnal Convective Precipitation Over The Great Plains Using Reanalysis Data And A Wrf-Based Regional Climate Model, Xu Deng
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This study aims to analyze what processes are mainly responsible for nocturnal convective precipitation during the 1991-2000 period for May-June-July over the Great Plains. Firstly, based on the Weather Research and Forecasting model (WRF) coupled with the NCAR Community Land Model (CLM) and the North American Regional Reanalysis (NARR) reanalysis data, the simulations of the diurnal cycles of LLJ and the convective precipitation are examined. Then, the LLJ-related moisture transport is evaluated since the moisture supply is critical for the development of the heavy rainfall. Results show that the WRF model fails to simulate the nocturnal peak rainfall shown in …
Umphlett Qci March 2018, Natalie Umphlett
Umphlett Qci March 2018, Natalie Umphlett
HPRCC Personnel Publications
Highlights for the Basin
Temperature and Precipitation Anomalies
Mountain Snowpack
Enhanced Fire Activity During Winter
Utilities Impacted by Extreme Cold
3-Month Precipitation and Temperature Outlooks
Winter Drought Conditions and Outlook
Drought Information Services For U.S. Agriculture, National Drought Mitigation Center
Drought Information Services For U.S. Agriculture, National Drought Mitigation Center
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
Enhancing U.S. Drought Monitor Services & Products
The USDM's weekly display of drought conditions is an important drought early-warning tool for agricultural producers and USDA professionals. Stakeholders that now rely on the USDM include:
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National policymakers who use the USDM as a measure for allocation of relief dollars;
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State governments that refer to the USDM to trigger drought response measures;
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Planners and researchers studying the effects of past droughts;
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Media professionals and educators looking for graphic representation of complex climate interactions.
Drought And Land-Cover Conditions In The Great Plains, Heather Tollerud, Jesslyn Brown, Thomas Loveland, Rezaul Mahmood, Norman Bliss
Drought And Land-Cover Conditions In The Great Plains, Heather Tollerud, Jesslyn Brown, Thomas Loveland, Rezaul Mahmood, Norman Bliss
HPRCC Personnel Publications
Land–atmosphere interactions play a critical role in the Earth system, and a better understanding of these interactions could improve weather and climate models. The interaction among drought, vegetation productivity, and land cover is of particular significance. In a semiarid environment, such as the U.S. Great Plains, droughts can have a large influence on the productivity of agriculture and grasslands, with serious environmental and economic impacts. Here, we used the vegetation drought response index (VegDRI) drought indicator to investigate the response of vegetation to weather and climate for landcover types in the Great Plains in the United States from 1989 to …
Droughtscape- Winter 2018, National Drought Mitigation Center
Droughtscape- Winter 2018, National Drought Mitigation Center
Droughtscape, Quarterly Newsletter of NDMC, 2007-
CONTENTS
Year in review: Drought eased in California, developed in Northern Plains......... 2
Quarterly Summary: Drought creeps across the country.............. 3
Annual impact summary: A year of wildfires.......... 4
Quarterly impact summary: Drought expands in Texas, Colorado............ 6
Drought and water crisis book updated............... 8
U.S. Drought Monitor available in Spanish........... 9
Study shows cities step up when drought occurs............... 10
New staff at the NDMC............. 11
Drought Summit in photos.............. 12
2018 Ndmc Annual, Mark Svoboda, Kelly Smith, Deborah Bathke, Brian Fuchs, Cody L. Knutson, Tsegaye Tadesse
2018 Ndmc Annual, Mark Svoboda, Kelly Smith, Deborah Bathke, Brian Fuchs, Cody L. Knutson, Tsegaye Tadesse
National Drought Mitigation Center: Publications
Contents
01 From the director
02 Drought preparation toolkit tested in Nebraska available to all
03 Partnerships produce vulnerability assessments for tribes
04 Drought Monitor maps & stats localized for NWS offices
05 Producer workshops focus on latest drought management tools
06 2018 by the numbers
08 Where we were in 2018
10 New web-based form makes submitting drought observations easier
11 Five states began drought plan updates in 2018
12 Project brought drought management, monitoring skills to 4 countries
13 2018 Publication highlights
16 Collaboration
17 Team and partnerships
Impact Of Past Experiences With Tornadoes On Future Decisions In Nebraska, Emily Paltz, Michael Hayes, Matthew Van Den Broeke
Impact Of Past Experiences With Tornadoes On Future Decisions In Nebraska, Emily Paltz, Michael Hayes, Matthew Van Den Broeke
UCARE Research Products
The National Weather Service (NWS) advises the public to go to an interior room on the lowest level of their houses when a tornado warning is issued for their area. As the NWS Central Region Service Assessment of the Joplin, Missouri Tornado published in July 2011 reveals, however, this is often not the first action taken after learning that there is danger of being hit by a tornado. Rather, people need to seek confirmation from more than one source before following the recommended action. The goal of this research project is to determine how the number of sources and what …