Tornadoes are among the most unpredictable and dangerous natural disasters. With winds that can exceed 200 miles per hour, they can cause devastating damage within minutes. While tornadoes can form quickly, proper preparation can significantly reduce risks and help...
By Megan Bailey Research shows that 3.6 billion people live in areas highly susceptible to climate change (World Health Organization). Building a Climate Ready Nation isn’t just about reacting to the impacts of climate change –...
By Megan Bailey As climate change continues to alter our planet’s weather patterns, wildfires have become more frequent, intense, and destructive. Understanding fire weather and its impacts is crucial for communities around the world to prepare and...
Welcome to the second installment in our series. As mentioned in our first article, IBSS is a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador and we intend for these articles to help you identify, prepare for, and enjoy the sunny,...
Welcome to the first article in an IBSS series about summer weather and climate hazards and how to prepare for them. IBSS is part of the Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassadorâ„¢ initiative, an effort led by ; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
NWSChat is NWS’s instant messaging program that shares real-time critical warnings and weather information with emergency response and media outlets across the nation. To continue providing this critical service, the NWSChat required a fully-updated...
IBSS sponsored the 2021 AMS Washington Forum Virtual Meeting, hosted by the American Meteorological Society (AMS), which was held April 26-29, 2021. The forum provided an environment to examine public policy issues across the weather, water, and climate enterprise....
