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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc

AMS is a professional organization that advances the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences in service to society.

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🗓️ Save the date for the 107th Annual Meeting! Join us 10–14 January, 2027, in Denver, CO, & online. This year’s theme is “PEOPLE: People Educated On Planet Live Empowered.” 🌎👥 Learn more and check out important dates: bit.ly/40FTbZl #AMS2027
The logo for the 107th AMS Annual Meeting.

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AMS Policy Program@AMSPolicy
Jun 12
Last week, 36 participants joined us for the 2026 Science Policy Colloquium! Together, they dived into critical topics including: 📜 The legislative process 💰 The federal budget 💼 Science policy career pathways 💭 And more Explore the #AMSSPC program: bit.ly/4vzyjQK
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AMS Committee on Hydrology@AMSHydrology
Jun 12
The countdown to the @ametsoc Annual Meeting in Denver is on! 🎉 Abstract submissions are now open, and we're excited to invite you to contribute to the 41st Conference on Hydrology. #AMS2027 #Hydrology #WaterResources annual.ametsoc.org/2027/prog…
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How did weather forecasting influence D-Day? AMS Headlines answers the audience questions from our Forecasting D-Day webinar—from wave forecasts and forecasting disagreements to weather intelligence and the meteorologists behind Operation Overlord. More: bit.ly/4v4ND89
A screenshot from the AMS webinar "Forecasting D-Day: The Science Behind History and the Story Behind Pressure" featuring moderator and panelists.

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AMS in the News 📰 The 2026 #AMSPhotoContest is open through 30 June! Hear from our 2024 Grand Prize winner Jim Grant in this new story from CBS8 in San Diego: bit.ly/4dWZgIn
Left: “Sailboat Sunset,” the 2024 AMS Photo Contest Grand Prize-winning photo by Jim Grant. Right: A photo of Jim Grant.

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Anastasia Tomanek@ana_joy_wx
Jun 10
Thank you @ametsoc for sharing our efforts with both @GirlsWhoChase and @DOWFacility!
American Meteorological Society@ametsoc
Jun 10
What's it like to put yourself in the path of a tornado 🌪️? Jen Walton and Anastasia Tomanek are part of both @GirlsWhoChase and the @DOWFacility team, pursuing up-close scientific measurements of severe storms. Read about their experiences: bit.ly/3QyrbVU
Walton (left) and Tomanek (right) in front of a wall cloud [Photo credit: FARM Facility]

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Jen Walton@mejenwalton
Jun 11
Thanks AMS for the feature on the @GirlsWhoChase x @DOWFacility collab. A test run called “let’s drop Jen into a SCOUT vehicle & see what happens has evolved over the last 3 seasons into something productive & incredibly meaningful. It’s also helped me find my home in chasing.💜
American Meteorological Society@ametsoc
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What's it like to put yourself in the path of a tornado 🌪️? Jen Walton and Anastasia Tomanek are part of both @GirlsWhoChase and the @DOWFacility team, pursuing up-close scientific measurements of severe storms. Read about their experiences: bit.ly/3QyrbVU
Walton (left) and Tomanek (right) in front of a wall cloud [Photo credit: FARM Facility]

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📈 Level up your data skills at #AMSMadisonSummit! Join our hybrid short course to master accessing, processing, and visualizing large-scale environmental datasets stored in public cloud object storage systems. Register by 10 July for discounted rates: bit.ly/4fYwicb
Graphic for the 2026 AMS Madison Summit short course "Efficient Python Workflows for Accessing, Analyzing, Visualizing, and Indexing Large Environmental Datasets in the Cloud" with date, time, and location below.

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⚡Calling all undergraduate students in earth or atmospheric sciences! Apply for the 2026 @AMS_BPSM Summer Mentorship Program to get the resources and networking you need to thrive in private sector meteorology. Learn more and apply by Friday, 12 June: bit.ly/49QCLSW
Graphic for the AMS Board of Private Sector Meteorologists (BPSM) 2026 Summer Mentorship Program.

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What's it like to put yourself in the path of a tornado 🌪️? Jen Walton and Anastasia Tomanek are part of both @GirlsWhoChase and the @DOWFacility team, pursuing up-close scientific measurements of severe storms. Read about their experiences: bit.ly/3QyrbVU
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AMS Committee on Hydrology@AMSHydrology
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🚨 Reminder! 🚨 Town Hall Meeting and Agency update proposals are due TOMORROW (June 10th) for the 2027 @ametsoc Annual Meeting in Denver! #AMS2027 annual.ametsoc.org/2027/prog…
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Sponsors of #AWF26 #SCM26 will engage across a rapidly expanding, interconnected community 🚀 Lead this engagement and earn special benefits by sponsoring the main networking reception and highlight your organization to attendees. Learn more: bit.ly/4e7z8L8
Graphic for the 2026 AMS Washington Forum and Summer Community Meeting with text includes "Sponsorship Opportunities" with benefits such as speaking opportunities, complimentary registration, and slide presentations.

ALT Graphic for the 2026 AMS Washington Forum and Summer Community Meeting with text includes "Sponsorship Opportunities" with benefits such as speaking opportunities, complimentary registration, and slide presentations.
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Today in history 🗓 9 June 1972: With up to 15 inches of rain falling in ten hours in South Dakota’s Black Hills, the Canyon Lake Dam failed, resulting in the “Rapid City Flood” that killed 238 people. Photo credit 📷: NOAA
Aftermath of the flash flood of June 9-10, 1972, Rapid City. Photo credit: NOAA.

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AMS Education@AMSeducation
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Happy #WorldOceanDay 🌊! To celebrate, we're thrilled to announce the publication of the 6th Edition of Introduction to Ocean Sciences. This introductory-level textbook is completely open-access and free for everyone to use. Learn more: bit.ly/49OKktg
A scenic ocean view at sunset featuring waves crashing against rocky formations. Photo credit: Joshua Earle via Unsplash.

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Alan Sealls@AlanSealls
Jun 5
It's June, but I'm thinking January. Join me at @ametsoc AMS 107th Annual Meeting in Denver in January. Also join me in supporting those who want to attend but may be facing financial obstacles, by contributing to the AMS Investing in PEOPLE fund.
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This #WorldOceanDay, AMS Headlines explores the multidisciplinary study of the ocean’s effect on our climate and weather ⚓ Thank you to the dedicated people who seek a deeper understanding of the Earth’s primary climate regulator 💙 Read more: bit.ly/43n4sPC
Sunset over a calm ocean, with gentle waves lapping at a sandy beach. Photo credit: iStock/Tunatura.

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Don't forget to register by tomorrow, 9 June, for this free virtual short course that consists of four 4-hour training sessions on AI and machine learning in developing new and improved environmental satellite data applications. Register here: bit.ly/4wnsl6Z
Dates and instructors for the AI Applications Using Environmental Satellite Remote Sensing Data virtual short course.

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A new methodology for predicting El Niño reveals that such ENSO events can be forecast at least a year in advance, and maybe far more, shining a spotlight on the potential for long-lead forecasts of the disruptive global weathermaker. Learn more: bit.ly/4dIL4T1
El Niño warming of the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean in November 2015. Photo credit: NOAA Climate.gov.

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Today in history 🗓 5 June 2001: Tropical Storm Allison made an initial landfall near Freeport, TX; its slow movement along the Texas coast resulted in over 40 inches of rain near Houston and 24 inches of rain in southern Louisiana. Photo credit 📷: NASA
Tropical Storm Allison at peak intensity on June 5 at 1715 UTC. Photo credit: NASA.

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Congratulations to Jason Furtado, who recently earned the CCM designation! Learn more about the Certified Consulting Meteorologist program: bit.ly/470Z6fo
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Early-bird registration for #AMS26 & #SCM26 closes soon! Join us under this year's theme, "Capturing our Enterprise," as we assess our challenges and sharpen our collective vision for a successful tomorrow. Register by Wednesday, 10 June at 5:00 PM ET: bit.ly/4eE9qOI
Graphic for the 2026 Joint AMS Washington Forum and Summer Community Meeting with text below encourages attendance from government officials, private industry, and academia to discuss the nation's weather, water, and climate.

ALT Graphic for the 2026 Joint AMS Washington Forum and Summer Community Meeting with text below encourages attendance from government officials, private industry, and academia to discuss the nation's weather, water, and climate.
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