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JOM: Simulated WSR-88D Observations of the Streamwise Vorticity Current
The streamwise vorticity current (SVC), as it is currently thought of, was first described in detail by Orf et al. (2017), who identified the feature in a 30 m isotropic simulation of a supercell initialized using the environment of the 24 May 2011 El Reno, Oklahoma, supercell. They describe the SVC related to the Forward Flank Downdraft Boundary (FFDB) as Continue Reading...JOM: Western Montana Snow Squall Climatology and Synoptic Patterns, 2000–2020
The rapid onset of whiteout conditions, from strong winds, blowing snow, and heavy snow, associated with snow squalls often results in hazardous travel conditions. Snow squalls bring pronounced impacts to the transportation sector, leading to accidents, fatalities, and significant travel delays. Given these impacts, historical frequencies, and the synoptic environments associated with snow squalls in western Montana were examined Continue Reading...JOM: A Tale of Two Hazards: Studying Broadcast Meteorologist Communication of Simultaneous Tornado and Flash Flood (TORFF) Events
Simultaneous tornado and flash flood events, or TORFFs (Nielsen et al. 2015), present a complex threat to members of the public as well as a difficult communication challenge for safety messaging. These challenges are primarily due to the contradictory nature of the recommended actions for both threats; for tornadoes, the suggested protective action is to shelter in a basement or Continue Reading...JOM: A Change in the Weather: Understanding Public Usage of Weather Apps
Prior to 2008, <10% of the mobile phone market had a smartphone, and this was even after the release of the Apple iPhone (https://www.comscore.com/Insights/Blog/US-Smartphone-Penetration-Surpassed-80-Percent-in-2016). By 2019, 81% of Americans owned a smartphone (https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/mobile/#:~:text=Mobile%20phone%20ownership%20over%20time%20%20%20,%20%2081%25%20%2059%20more%20rows%20). This explosion of technology brought about many changes to the way most people live. Phone calls and text messages had already brought a new form of connectivity Continue Reading...
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Dixon, A., P. Skinner, and L. Orf, 2024: Simulated WSR-88D observations of the streamwise vorticity current. J. Operational Meteor., 12 (3), 27-39, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2024.1203 04/16/24
Lukinbeal, A. 2022: Western Montana Snow Squall Climatology and Synoptic Patterns, 2000–2020, J. Operational Meteor., 12 (2), 18-26, doi: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2024.1202.
Ernst, S. E., and Coauthors, 2024: A tale of two hazards: Studying broadcast meteorologist communication of simultaneous tornado and flash flood (TORFF) events. J. Operational Meteor., 12 (1), 1-18, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2024.1201 01/05/24
Vaughn, C., K. Sherman-Morris, B. Gutter, and M. Brown, 2023: A change in the weather: Understanding public usage of weather apps. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (11), 140-160, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1111 12/29/23
Jones, T.A., and J. R. Mecikalski, 2023: Convective initiation forecasting using synthetic satellite imagery from the Warn-on-Forecast System. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (10), 132-139, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1110
Skinner, P. S. and Coauthors, 2023: Interpreting guidance from the Warn-on-Forecast System, Part I: Review of probabilistic guidance concepts, product design, and best practices. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (9), 110-131, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1109
Olson, J. R., C. M. Doyle, D. S. LaDue, and A. N. Marmo, 2023: End-user threat perception: Building confidence to make decisions ahead of severe weather. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (8), 95-109, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1108
Wilson, K. A., N. Yussouf, P. L. Heinselman, A. Orrison, R. Otto, P. S. Skinner, K. Knopfmeier, B. Matilla, and M. Erickson, 2023: The NOAA Weather Prediction Center’s use and evaluation of experimental Warn-on-Forecast System guidance. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (7), 82–94, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1107
Lindley, T. T., A. B. Zwink, R. R. Barnes, G. P. Murdoch, B. C. Ancell, P. C. Burke, and P. S. Skinner, 2023: Preliminary use of convection-allowing models in fire weather. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (6), 72–81, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/ nwajom.2023.1106
Sessa, M. F. and R. J. Trapp, 2023: Environmental and radar-derived predictors of tornado intensity within ongoing convective storms. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (5), 49–71, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1105
Mosher, F. R., and Coauthors, 2023: True-color imagery from GOES—A synopsis of past and present. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (4), 33–48, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1104
Wright, C., D. Berkowitz, J. Liu, L. Mock, B. Nisbet-Wilcox, K. Ross, T. Toth, and K. Webber 2023: Evaluating mixing height estimations in the western United States using satellite observations. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (3), 24-32, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1103
A. C. Bernal Ayala, J. J. Gerth, T. J. Schmit, S. S. Lindstrom, and J. P. Nelson III, 2023: Parallax shift in GOES ABI data. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (2), 14-23, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1102
Ott, J. R., and M. Stalley 2023: An air traffic control wind compression forecasting tool for the TRACON environment. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (1), 1-13, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1101
Murphy, T. A., T. M. Stetzer, L. Walker, T. Fricker, B. Bryant, and C. Woodrum, 2022: Analysis of the 12 April 2020 Northern Louisiana Tornadic QLCS. J. Operational Meteor., 10 (4), 43-62, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2022.1004 7/13/22
Hampshire, N. L., T. M. Ryan, and C. Gravelle, 2022: An analysis of northward-moving tornadoes within an open warm sector across eastern Texas. J. Operational Meteor., 10 (3), 30-42, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2022.1003 3/28/22
Anderson, M. E., D. G. Schneider, J. L. Buckles, D. J. Bodine, A. E. Reinhart, M. A. Satrio, and T. Maruyama, 2022: Terrain effects on the 13 April 2018 Mountainburg, Arkansas EF2 tornado. J. Operational Meteor., 10 (2), 18-29, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2022.1002 3/18/22
Ellis, A. W., S. J. Keighton, S. E. Zick, A. S. Shearer, C. E. Hockenbury, and A. Silverman, 2022: Analysis of model thermal profile forecasts associated with winter mixed precipitation within the United States mid-Atlantic region. J. Operational Meteor., 10 (1), 1-17, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2022.1001 3/4/22
Holloway, B.S., 2021: A coastal flood event database for the southeastern Georgia and southeastern South Carolina coast and the operational implementation of a tide forecast tool. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (8), 102-112, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0908 12/9/21
Rosen, Z., M. J. Krocak, J. T. Ripberger, R. Cross, E. Lenhardt, C. L. Silva, and H. C. Jenkins-Smith, 2021: Communicating probability information in hurricane forecasts: Assessing statements that forecasters use on social media and implications for public assessments of reliability. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (7), 89-101, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0907 11/10/21
Splitt, M. E., M. Hennard, and P. Bougeard, 2021: Survey of general aviation pilot reports (PIREPs) conformity, consistency, and quality. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (6), 76-88, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0906 11/1/21
Gibbs, J. G., 2021: Evaluating precursor signals for QLCS tornado and higher impact straight-line wind events. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (5), 62-75, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0905 9/3/21
Leach, R. N., and C. V. Gibson, 2020: Assessing the potential for pyroconvection and wildfire blow ups. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (4), 47-61, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0904 6/28/21
Cross, H. A., D. Cavanaugh, C. C. Buonanno, and A. Hyman, 2021: The Impact of the Storm Prediction Center’s Convective Outlooks and Watches on Emergency Management Operational Planning. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (3), 36-46, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0903 6/11/21
Senkbeil, J.C., D.J. Griffin, K. Sherman-Morris, J. Saari, and K. Brothers, 2021: Improving tornado warning communication for deaf and hard of hearing audiences. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (2), 18-35, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0902 4/14/21
Case, J. L., L. T. Wood, J. L. Blaes, K. D. White, C. R. Hain, and C. J. Schultz, 2021: Soil moisture responses associated with significant tropical cyclone flooding events. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (1), 1-17,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0901 1/11/21
Stackhouse, M. M., J. D. Colton, D. D. Phillips, K. J. Sanders, M. A. Charnick, and M. P. Meyers, 2020: A rare ice storm in the Colorado Rockies. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (11), 133-145,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0811 12/28/20
Gerth J. J., R. K. Garcia, D. J. Hoese, S. S. Lindstrom, and T. J. Schmit, 2020: SIFTing through satellite imagery with the Satellite Information Familiarization Tool. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (10), 121-132,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0810 12/17/20
Houston, A.L, J.C. Walther, L.M. Pytlikzillig, J. Kawamoto, 2020: Initial assessment of unmanned aircraft system characteristics required to fill data gaps for short-term forecasts: results from focus groups and interviews.
J. Operational Meteor., 8 (9), 111-120,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0809 10/28/20
Lindley, T. T., A. B. Zwink, C. M. Gravelle, C. C. Schmidt, C. K. Palmer, S. T. Rowe, R. Heffernan, N. Driscoll, and G. M. Kent, 2020: Ground-based corroboration of GOES-17 fire detection capabilities during ignition of the Kincade Fire.
J. Operational Meteor., 8 (8), 105-110,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0808 10/14/20
Stovern, D. R., J. A. Nelson, S. Czyzyk. M. Klein, K. Landry-Guyton, K. Mattarochia, E. Nipper, and J. W. Zeitler, 2020: The Extreme Precipitation Forecast Table: improving situational awareness when heavy rain is a threat. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (7), 93-104,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0807 9/1/20
Wunsch, M. S. and M. M. French, 2020: Delayed tornadogenesis within New York State severe storms. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (6), 79-92,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0806 7/9/20
Lenhardt, E. D., R. N. Cross, M. J. Krocak, J. T. Ripberger, S. R. Ernst, C. L. Silva, and H. C. Jenkins-Smith, 2020: How likely is that chance of thunderstorms? A study of how National Weather Service forecast offices use words of estimative probability and what they mean to the public. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (5), 64-78, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0805 5/26/20
Bolton, M.J., H. M. Mogil, and L. K. Ault, 2020: An exploratory, preliminary report on United States weather education trends
and general population links between weather salience and systemizing. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (4), 54-63,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0804 3/18/20
Turner, D.D., and coauthors, 2020: A verification approach used in developing the Rapid Refresh and other numerical weather prediction models. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (3), 39-53,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0803 2/20/20
Magee, K. M., and C. E. Davenport, 2020: An observational analysis quantifying the distance of supercell-boundary interactions
in the Great Plains. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (2), 15-38,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0802 2/11/20
Craven, J.P., D.E. Rudack, and P.E. Shafer, 2020: National Blend of Models: A statistically post-processed multi-model ensemble. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (1), 1-14,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0801 1/21/20
Gitro, C. M., D. Bikos, E. J. Szoke, M. L. Jurewicz Sr., A. E. Cohen, and M. W. Foster, 2019: A Demonstration of Modern Geostationary and Polar-Orbiting Satellite Products for the Identification and Tracking of Elevated Mixed Layers. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (13), 180-192,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0713 12/10/19
Lindley, T. T., D. A. Speheger, M. A. Day, G. P. Murdoch, B. R. Smith, N. J. Nauslar, D. C. Daily, 2019: Megafires on the Southern Great Plains. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (12), 164-179,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0712 11/5/19
Murdoch, G.P., C. M. Gitro, T. T. Lindley, and V. N. Mahale, 2019: Identifying Plume Mode via WSR-88D Observations of Wildland Fire Convective Plumes and Proposed Tactical Decision Support Applications.
J. Operational Meteor., 7 (11), 153-163,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0711 10/8/19
Weaver, G. M., N. Smith, E. B. Berndt, K. D. White, J. F. Dostalek, and B. T. Zadovsky, 2019: Addressing the Cold Air Aloft Aviation Challenge with Satellite Sounding Observations. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (10), 138-152,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0710 8/6/19
Gibbs, J. G., and B. R. Bowers, 2019: Techniques and Thresholds of Significance for using WSR-88D Velocity Data to Anticipate
Significant Tornadoes. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (9), 117-137,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0709 7/10/19
Murphy, T. A., C. Palmer, C. Entremont, and J. D. Lamb, 2019: Early Operational Successes of the University of Louisiana
Monroe’s Polarimetric S-band Doppler Radar. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (8), 105-116,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0708 7/9/19
Stano, G. T., M. R. Smith, and C. J. Schultz, 2019: Development and Evaluation of the GLM Stoplight Product for Lightning Safety.
J. Operational Meteor., 7 (7), 92-104,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0707 7/3/19
Garner, J., W. Iwasko, M. Kidwell, K. Rogacheski, R. Aylward, and J. Anderson, 2019: Cool Season Small Hail Over the West Coast of the United States: Environments, Hazards, and Decision Support.
J. Operational Meteor., 7 (6), 78-91,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0706 6/19/19
Raghavendra, A., and S. M. Milrad, 2019: A New Metric to Diagnose Precipitation Distribution in Transitioning Tropical Cyclones.
J. Operational Meteor., 7 (5), 61-77,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0705 6/18/19
Hodanish, S. J., B. J. Vogt, and P. Wolyn, 2019: Colorado Lightning Climatology. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (4), 45-60,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0704 6/12/19
Lawson, M. T., K. K. Fuell, 2019: Gulf of Alaska cyclone in daytime microphysics RGB imagery. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (3), 40-45,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0703 5/15/19
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Megnia, R. W., T. W. Humphrey, and J. A. Rackley, 2019: The Historic 2 April 2017 Louisiana Tornado Outbreak. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (2), 27-39
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0702 4/16/19
McNeal, P. M., H. L. Petcovic, N. D. LaDue, and T. D. Ellis, 2019: Identifying Significant Cognitive Factors for Practicing and Learning Meteorology. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (1), 1-26
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0701 3/21/19
Ernst, S., D. LaDue, and A. Gerard, 2018: Understanding Emergency Manager Forecast Use in Severe Weather Events. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (9), 95-105
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0609 12/20/2018
Cordeira J. M., M. M. Neureuter, and L. D. Kelleher, 2018: Atmospheric Rivers and National Weather Service Watches, Warnings, and Advisories Issued Over California 2007-2016. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (8), 87-94
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0608 12/14/2018
Benoit, M. D., C. J. Nowotarski, D. T. Conlee, and L. Wood, 2018: Impacts of a University-led, On-demand Sounding Program on Human and Numerical Weather Prediction Model Forecasts in an Upper-air Observation Hole. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (7), 74-86
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0607 9/19/2018
Gitro, C. M. and Coauthors, 2017: Using the Multisensor Advected Layered Precipitable Water Product in the Operational Forecast Environment. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (6), 59-73
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0606 6/15/2018
Lindner, B. L., P. J. Mohlin, A. C. Caulder, and A. Neuhauser, 2017: Development and Testing of a Decision Tree for the Forecasting of Sea Fog Along the Georgia and South Carolina Coast. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (5), 47-58
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0605 6/12/2018
Schmit, T. J., S. S. Lindstrom, J. J. Gerth, and M. M. Gunshor, 2017: Applications of the 16 Spectral Bands on the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI). J. Operational Meteor., 6 (4), 33-46
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0604 6/8/2018
Bolton, M. J., L. K. Ault, D. M. Greenberg, and S. Baron-Cohen, 2017: Exploring the Human Side of Meteorology: a Brief Report on the Psychology of Meteorologists. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (3), 23-32
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0603 5/15/2018
Lincoln, W. S., R. F. L. Thomason, 2017: A Preliminary Look at Using Rainfall Average Recurrence Interval to Characterize Flash Flood Events for Realtime Warning Forecasting. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (2), 13-22
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0602 5/10/2018
Hampshire, N. L., R. M. Mosier, T.M. Ryan, and D.E. Cavanaugh, 2017: Relationship of Low-Level Instability and Tornado Damage Rating Based on Observed Soundings. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (1), 1-12
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0601 2/7/2018
Vagasky, C., 2017: Enveloped Eyewall Lightning: The EEL Signature in Tropical Cyclones. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (14), 171-179
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0514 11/22/2017
Jones, T. A., and C. Nixon, 2017: Short-term forecasts of left-moving supercells from an experimental Warn-on-Forecast system. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (13), 161-170
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0513 9/5/2017
Lindley, T. T., B. R. Bowers, G. P. Murdoch, B. R. Smith, and C. M. Gitro, 2017: Analyses of Fire-effective Low-level Thermal Ridges on the Southern Great Plains. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (12), 146-160
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0512 8/31/2017
Schultz, C. J., G. T. Stano, P. J. Meyer, B. C. Carcione, T. Barron, 2017: Lightning decision support using VHF total lightning mapping and NLDN cloud-to-ground data in North Alabama. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (11), 134-145
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0511 8/24/2017
M. S. Van Den Broeke, 2017: Potential tornado warning improvement resulting from utilization of the TDS in the warning decision process. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (10), 121-133
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0510 8/23/2017
Williams, C. A., P. W. Miller, A. W. Black, and J. A. Knox, 2017: Throwing caution to the wind: National Weather Service wind products as perceived by a weather-salient sample. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (9), 103-120
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0509 8/10/2017
Evans, M., M. Jurewicz, and R. Kline, 2017: The elevation-dependence of snowfall in the Appalachian Ridge and Valley Region of northeastern Pennsylvania. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (8) 87-102
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0508 6/27/17
Curtis, M. B., 2017: A synoptic and mesoscale analysis of heavy rainfall at Portland, ME 13-14 August 2014. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (7), 78-86
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0507 6/15/2017
Garner, J. M. 2017: Thunderstorm environments over the Northeastern Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Alaska. J. Operational Meteor., 5(6), 71-77,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0506 6/15/2017
Villani, J. P., M. L. Jurewicz Sr., and K. Reinhold 2017: Forecasting the inland extent of lake effect snow bands downwind of Lake Ontario. J. Operational Meteor., 5(5), 53-70,
DOI:https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0505 5/31/2017
Rogers, J. W., B. A. Hagenhoff, A. E. Cohen, R. L. Thompson, B. T. Smith, and E. E. Carpenter, 2016: Lower Mississippi River Valley quasi-linear convective system tornado environments and radar signatures. J. Operational Meteor., 5(4), 42-52,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0504 5/24/2017
Lincoln, W. S., R. F. L. Thomason, M. Stackhouse, and D. S. Schlotzhauer, 2017: Utilizing crowd-sourced rainfall and flood impact information to improve the analysis of the North Central Gulf Coast Flood Event of April 2014. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (3), 26-41
DOI: http://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0503. 4/19/2017
Bruick, Z. S., and C. D. Karstens, 2017: An Investigation of Local and National NWS Warning Outbreaks for Severe Convective Events. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (2), 14-25
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0502 4/11/2017
Terborg, A., and G. T. Stano, 2017: Impacts to Aviation Weather Center operations using total lightning observations from the Pseudo-GLM. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (1), 1-13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0501 1/27/2017
Coleman, T. A., and K. R. Knupp, 2016: Review and case studies of non-traditional severe local windstorms. J. Operational Meteor., 4 (15), 192-206.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2016.0415 12/6/2016
Lindley, T. T., A. R. Anderson, V. N. Mahale, T. S. Curl, W. E. Line, S. S. Lindstrom, and A. S. Bachmeier, 2016: Wildfire detection notifications for impact-based decision support services in Oklahoma using geostationary super rapid scan satellite imagery. J. Operational Meteor., 4 (14), 182-191.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2016.0414 10/11/2016
Gibbs, J. G., 2016: A skill assessment of techniques for real-time diagnosis and short-term prediction of tornado intensity using the WSR-88D. J. Operational Meteor., 4 (13), 170-181.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2016.0413 9/27/2016
Murdoch, G. P., T. T. Lindley, and C. J. Morris 2016: A Doppler radar and conceptual analysis of horizontal longitudinal vortex influencing the Bastrop Complex wildfire. J. Operational Meteor., 4 (12), 160–169.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2016.0412 8/9/2016
Bell, J. R., and A. L. Molthan, 2016: Evaluation of approaches to identifying hail damage to crop vegetation using satellite imagery. J. Operational Meteor., 4 (11), 142–159.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2016.0411 8/2/2016
Karstens, C. D., and Coauthors, 2016: Evaluation of near real-time preliminary tornado damage paths. J. Operational Meteor., 4 (10), 132–141.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2016.0410 7/26/2016
Van Den Broeke, M. S., and H. Alsarraf, 2016: Polarimetric radar observations of dust storms at C- and S-band. J. Operational Meteor., 4 (9), 123–131.
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Sherman-Morris, K., and A. M. Lea, 2016: An exploratory study of the influence of severe weather radar broadcasts. J. Operational Meteor., 4 (8), 108–122.
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