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A Qualitative Examination Of The Perception Of Risk In Warnings For Severe Weather, Teresa Simmons

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In the past decade, weather disasters have claimed thousands of lives and resulted in billions of dollars in damages. Awareness of a storm threats can occur hours or days in advance, but disaster assessments indicate many people do not heed storm warnings. This problem is old. Despite 50 years of research, and new technologies and training to improve responsiveness, the basic issue– understanding how people interpret and respond to weather warnings–persists. An exploratory study that incorporated human behavior theories and communication models not traditionally associated with severe weather analysis was conducted to learn how weather risks are perceived by nonscientists. …

Improved Storm Data Processing Through Parallel Computing Approaches, Shauna Smith

Journal of Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato

A previous research study conducted at Michigan Technological University by Dr. Deborah Nykanen and her colleague Dr. Daniel Harris analyzed storm data in order to develop algorithms that will allow coarse resolution rainfall forecasted by weather models to be optimally used in high resolution hydrology models with the goal of improving stream flow predictions and early detection algorithms that can be used to warn communities about potential flash floods. This research was performed by analyzing a series of independent radar images derived from Weather Surveillance Radar-1988 Doppler (WSR-88D) data obtained from Dr. James A. Smith at Princeton University using a …

Hail Formation In Florida, Matthew Stanley

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT

Hail poses a substantial threat to life and property in the state of Florida. These losses could be minimized through better understanding of the relationships between atmospheric variables that impact hail formation in Florida. Improving hail forecasting in Florida requires analyzing a number of meteorological parameters and synoptic data related to hail formation.

NOAA archive data was retrieved to create a database that was used to categorize text files of hail days. The text files were entered into the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Earth System Research Laboratory website to create National Centers for Environmental Prediction/National Center for Atmospheric …

Kriss, Leslie, B. 1975 (Sc 1063), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Small Collection 1063. Paper, “The Scariest Day of my Life,” written by Leslie Kriss for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Johnson, Joni (Sc 1061), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1061. Paper, “The Storm of ‘98,” written by Joni Johnson for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing her reaction to a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 while she was in her campus dormitory.

Johnson, Joni (Sc 1061), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1061. Paper, “The Storm of ‘98,” written by Joni Johnson for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing her reaction to a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 while she was in her campus dormitory.

Lewis, Brandon (Sc 1064), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1064. Paper, “The Spring Storm,” written by Brandon Lewis for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998. He helped move cars from a flooded campus parking lot.

Justice, Angela (Sc 1062), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1062. Paper written by Angela Justice for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a severe storm that occurred 16 April 1998 while she was at home in the Nashville, Tennessee area.

Haney, Brad (Sc 1060), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1060. Paper, “My Lucky Day,” written by Brad Haney for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing his reaction to having missed the severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998. He was at home in Ohio County.

Dawson, Cherie (Sc 1055), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1055. Paper written by Cherie Dawson for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing her reaction to a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 while she was running errands downtown.

Thatcher, Monica (Sc 1076), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1076. Paper, “The Demise of Mr. Van,” written by Monica Thatcher for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 and the resulting damage to her car.

Whitehead, Kristy (Sc 1078), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1078. Paper written by Kristy Whitehead for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Tucker, Rebecca (Sc 1077), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1077. Paper, “Hailstorm of 98,” written by Rebecca Tucker for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing her reactions to a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Cornwell, Ryan (Sc 1054), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1054. Paper, “Spring Storm 1998,” written by Ryan Cornwell for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 and the destruction he later saw in Glasgow,

Kentucky.

Carroll, Elizabeth (Sc 1052), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1052. Paper, “The Storm,” written by Elizabeth Carroll for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing her reaction to a severe storm that occurred 16 April 1998 while she was at home in the trailer she shared with her roommate.

Brewer, Jerry (Sc 1050), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1050. Paper written by Jerry Brewer for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing his reaction to a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Boldrick, Stacy (Sc 1047), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1047. Paper, “The Storm,” written by Stacy Boldrick for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing her reactions to a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 while she was in her campus dormitory.

Borders, Jeff (Sc 1048), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1048. Paper, “Spring Storm 1998,” written by Jeff Borders for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 while he was recuperating from surgery at his home in Logan County, Kentucky.

Dean, Ella Denise (Sc 1056), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1056. Paper, “The Storm of 1998,” written by Ella Denise Dean for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 while she was on campus.

Love, Margaret (Sc 1065), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1065. Paper, “A Frightening Experience,” written by Margaret Love for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing her reaction to a severe storm that occurred 16 April 1998.

Kriss, Leslie, B. 1975 (Sc 1063), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1063. Paper, “The Scariest Day of my Life,” written by Leslie Kriss for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Lewis, Brandon (Sc 1064), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1064. Paper, “The Spring Storm,” written by Brandon Lewis for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998. He helped move cars from a flooded campus parking lot.

Mexic, Darren, B. 1979 (Sc 1069), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1069. Paper, “April 16, 1998,” written by Darren Mexic for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

O'Reilly, Gregory, B. 1966 (Sc 1070), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1070. Paper, “The Storm,” written by Gregory O’Reilly for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 and the resulting damage to his car.

Renfrow, Damon (Sc 1073), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1073. Paper, “Spring Storm, ‘98,” written by Damon Renfrow for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Raymer, Sabra (Sc 1072), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1072. Paper, “An Unforgettable Day,” written by Sabra Raymer for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 and the damage to her dormitory room.

Pendergraft, Jay (Sc 1071), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1071. Paper, “The Storm,” written by Jay Pendergraft for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 while he was in his off-campus apartment.

Mastrean, Dena (Sc 1068), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1068. Paper, “As Time Flies By, I Miss the Storm,” written by Dena Mastrean for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Edwards, Frank (Sc 1058), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1058. Paper written by Frank Edwards for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing his reaction to a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Scott, Mary Beth (Sc 1075), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1075. Paper, “The Storm of 1998,” written by Mary Beth Scott for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.