American Meteorological Society
@ametsoc
AMS is a professional organization that advances the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences in service to society.
How can data drive collaboration and community building across the weather, water, and climate enterprise 📊🌐? On Day 3 of #AWF26/#SCM26, our panelists will identify opportunities to co-develop interoperable standards, share infrastructure, and align incentives. Register now: https://bit.ly/3N4sJVP
⚡In our most recent Clear Skies Ahead episode, we talk to Nina Oakley, Geohazards Climatologist at the California Geological Survey in Santa Rosa, CA. 🎧 Listen to the podcast here: https://bit.ly/3F90sJz
Wondering what we'll be covering at #AWF26 #SCM26? On Day 2, moderator Erica Grow Cei and panelists Kaitlyn McGrath, @jakecarstens.bsky.social, & @tdiliberto.bsky.social will dive into the powerful (and evolving) role of social media in weather communication. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vOLgpZ
💥The early-bird registration for the #AMSMadisonSummit closes tomorrow! 8 conferences, 1 summit. This is your chance to dive deep into different fields of meteorology—from weather analysis and forecasting to weather warnings and communication. ▶️ Register by 10 July, 5 PM ET: https://bit.ly/3JGP5LD
Join us to explore the weather challenges faced throughout NASA's Artemis II launch campaign—from rollout to the successful April 1, 2026 liftoff—through the perspective of the Launch Weather Officer responsible for GO/NO-GO decisions 🚀🌔 Register here: https://bit.ly/4eHVdP7
Capturing nature’s wonder from a safe distance⚡📸? Celebrate #LightningSafetyWeek by entering your best lightning shot into the #AMSPhotoContest! You could win up to $500 in cash prizes. 🚨Deadline: 30 June at 5:00 PM ET (Just 4 days left). Submit here: https://bit.ly/481Yg28
The Office of Management and Budget has proposed wide-ranging changes to federal grant guidance that would have major impacts across, and far beyond, the weather, water, and climate enterprise. Consider submitting a comment by the 13 July deadline. More resources: https://bit.ly/4vsBfiD
🚀 Abstract submission is NOW open for #AMS2027! Present your research at our 45+ conferences and symposia, including Education, Weather Radar, US-Intl Partnerships, and the George Kiladis Symposium. Explore the full list and submit by 11 August: https://bit.ly/4xufAbf
💫 Registration for the 2026 #AMSMadisonSummit is NOW open! Join us at one of the largest joint meteorological conferences to explore topics from tornado risk and response to orographic clouds and survey methodology. Explore the program and register now: https://bit.ly/4efZ1a6
⚡In our most recent Clear Skies Ahead episode, we talk to Rob Marciano, Senior Meteorologist at CBS News. 🎧 Listen to the podcast here: https://bit.ly/3F90sJz
🚨The 2026 #AWF26 & #SCM26 is coming up next month! Join us in Washington, DC, or online for timely discussions on agency updates, congressional keynote & roundtable, AI, and more. 🔗 Explore the online program and register now: https://bit.ly/4vOLgpZ
An article in Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems documents how the NWS is using AI to develop a weather warning translation program that delivers forecasts and alerts in numerous languages. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vg3H79
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: https://bit.ly/4vzyjQK
📈 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: https://bit.ly/4fYwicb
⚡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: https://bit.ly/49QCLSW
What's it like to put yourself in the path of a tornado 🌪️? Jen Walton and Anastasia Tomanek are part of both @girlswhochase.com and the @dowfacility.bsky.social team, pursuing up-close scientific measurements of severe storms. Read about their experiences: https://bit.ly/3QyrbVU
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 open-access & free for everyone to use. Let’s protect our oceans by keeping education accessible to all: https://bit.ly/49OKktg
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: https://bit.ly/4eE9qOI
⏰The countdown is on. Four weeks left to enter the #AMSPhotoContest! As hurricane season begins, share your best shots of high winds, heavy rain, or dramatic waves for a chance to win up to $500💰 📸 The deadline is 30 June at 5:00 PM ET. Submit here: https://bit.ly/481Yg28
Researchers have discovered that long, channel-like grooves on the underside of Antarctic ice shelves can trap relatively warm ocean water, which sharply increases local melting. Learn what this means for the accuracy of future climate predictions: https://bit.ly/43xO2DU
What is at risk without federally funded weather and climate research 🌍? Next week, join AMS President Alan Sealls and President-elect Rick Spinrad during the 2nd @wclivestream.bsky.social to Save America's Forecasts and find out. 📺 Watch live 1 June 6:20 PM ET: wclivestream.com/
Join us for the Annual Mahoney Lecture at the Joint AMS Washington Forum & Summer Community Meeting! 📆 Date: 21 July 2026 at 9:00 AM ET 📍 Location: In person (Washington, DC) & streaming live online Learn more and register for #AWF26 #SCM26: https://bit.ly/4nGU12t
The fate of D-Day & WWII came down to a controversial weather forecast. This afternoon, join meteorologists and the director of the new film "PRESSURE" to talk about what happened, what was at stake, & how this story was adapted for the screen. Tune in today at 2 PM ET: https://bit.ly/Pressure-DDay
A new UCLA-led study found that that airborne dust traps about twice as much heat as climate models have estimated, even though dust likely cools the planet overall. Discover how their findings could increase precision in climate models and weather forecasts: https://bit.ly/3RUAPSZ
Registration for the Joint AMS Washington Forum and Summer Community Meeting is now open! This year's theme is "Capturing our Enterprise." View the meeting schedule and register before 10 June for discounted rates 👀 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eE9qOI #AWF25 #SCM25
Looking for tips on taking an award-winning nature photo 📸🏆? Hear the stories and lessons from our past #AMSPhotoContest winners—then submit your own weather photos to this year’s contest for a chance to win cash prizes! Read more and submit by 30 June: https://bit.ly/3RMWz3a
PRESSURE (in theaters 29 May) is the story of the weather forecast that decided the date for D-Day and the fate of WWII📽️ On 26 May, join meteorologists and the film's director to talk about what happened, what was at stake, and how this story was adapted for the screen: https://bit.ly/Pressure-DDay
Extreme heat is more than just uncomfortable, it’s a serious health risk 🥵🔥 This week (18-22 May) is #HeatSafety Week! Join us, partnering with heat.gov for important tips to keep you, your family, and your community safe this summer. Read here: https://bit.ly/4uZP3k0
The AMS Council is seeking volunteers to help update the AMS Statement on priorities for the current decade. If you'd like to be considered for the drafting team, please submit your contact info and a short professional bio to priorities2026@ametsoc.org by 21 May. More: https://bit.ly/4eB0AkO
⚡In our most recent Clear Skies Ahead episode, we talk to Alex Tomoff, Lead Meteorologist and Commodity Manager at Mars, Inc. 🎧 Listen to the podcast here: https://bit.ly/3F90sJz