Playlists

National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) Director, Dr. Jeff Kimpel, provides an overview of the research conducted at NSSL. Topics include weather radar, hydrometeorology, and forecast and warning improvements.

The Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador erupted on February 6, 2008. The volcano has been active on and off since 1999 and has been spitting out gas and ashes since early January 2008. Approximately 1,000 villagers have been evacuated in prediction of a more devastating eruption.

Research Meteorologist Dr. Harold Brooks discusses tornado research conducted by the National Severe Storms Laboratory.

National Geographic illustrates how Katrina was formed and became the most destructive storm to hit the area of devastation in 36 years.

Greg Hernandez discusses how flooding cost lives and billions of dollars in property damage each year around the United States. Speaks with  Tom Graziano, acting chief of the NOAA hydrologic services division, part of the National Weather Service, about how 2005 hurricanes were particularly devastating to life and property. NOAA reminds everyone about flood safety awareness.  Full Story: http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2006/s2601.htm

Greg Hernandez discusses the weather in 2006 and NOAA’s weather predications. Jay Lawrimore, chief of the Climate Monitoring Branch of the NOAA National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C., summarizes the weather events of 2006. Full Story: http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2006/s2759.htm