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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 15h

📥Got your #AMS2026 abstract acceptance letter? Share the news and your research with the weather, water, and climate community!

Download social media graphics, PowerPoint templates, and more from our social media toolkit: https://bit.ly/4nG3qH0

Graphic for the AMS 106th Annual Meeting social media toolkit promotion.

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 1d

Newly published research indicates that poor water quality can drastically affect air quality—an observation with important implications for global waterways.

Read more about how pollution in the Tijuana River impacts nearby communities: https://bit.ly/3KuchfZ

University of California, San Diego Research and Development Engineer Greg Sandstrom takes measurements with a Coriolis air sampler at the river hotspot. Photo credit: Beatriz Klimeck/UC San Diego.

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Chris Vagasky @coweatherman.bsky.social · 4d

I have two presentations tentatively scheduled for Monday January 26 at the @ametsoc.org Annual Meeting:

1. Grounded in Facts: Debunking Lightning Lore (11:00 am)
2. 2026 FIFA World Up Lightning Risk Assessment (1:45 pm)

Flash Quiz:
Was the new world record lightning flash a single 515 mile bolt?

Are positive lightning strokes stronger than negative lightning strokes?

If you're caught outside during a thunderstorm, should you crouch down?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this presentation is for you!

We're going to review some of the lightning myths that continue to proliferate and show you the science of whether they're true or not. Become the lightning expert at your station and be better prepared to talk about lightning the next storm season.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament will take place in 16 cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico between June 11 and July 19. Forty-eight teams will be competing across a total of 104 matches during the peak of North American lightning season. The maximum attendance of all games could approach eight million fans, if every game at every stadium is filled to maximum capacity. Eleven of the 16 venues are open air venues, while four have retractable roofs, and one has a roof with open sides.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has the potential to be the largest sporting event of all-time, but also one of the largest lightning-risk events of all-time. Using data from the National Lightning Detection Network and Global Lightning Dataset GLD360, we review the amount of lightning detected within 10 miles of each FIFA World Cup venue during the months of June and July between 2016 and 2025. This 10-year lightning climatology will highlight the peaks of lightning risk during the tournament and can inform lightning safety decision-making.

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Quinton Lawton, PhD @quintonlawton.com · 5d

Oh hey, that's our paper!

American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 5d

A study led by scientists at @miamirosenstiel.bsky.social and NCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social reveals how a major global climate pattern influences the African weather systems that help seed Atlantic hurricanes.

Learn more about their findings on African easterly waves (AEWs): bit.ly/42sju6o

Decades of data show African weather disturbances intensify during La Niña

African easterly waves, which directly impact communities in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, are shown to intensify during La Niña, advancing our understanding of how these weather systems in...

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 5d

A study led by scientists at @miamirosenstiel.bsky.social and NCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social reveals how a major global climate pattern influences the African weather systems that help seed Atlantic hurricanes.

Learn more about their findings on African easterly waves (AEWs): bit.ly/42sju6o

Decades of data show African weather disturbances intensify during La Niña

African easterly waves, which directly impact communities in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, are shown to intensify during La Niña, advancing our understanding of how these weather systems in...

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CW3E Scripps @cw3escripps.bsky.social · 6d

CW3E Publication Notice: "Improving Weeks 1-2 Temperature Forecasts in the Sierra Nevada Region Using Analog Ensemble Post-Processing with Implications for Better Prediction of Snowmelt, Water Storage, and Streamflow" in @ametsoc.org's Journal of Hydrometeorology.

Figure 6 from Yang et al. (2025). Temporal correlations, RMSE (unit: °C), and CRPS (unit: °C) of AnEn forecasts minus temporal correlations, RMSE (unit: °C), and CRPS (unit: °C) of GEFS in each station at 1-day to 5-day lead (left column), 6-day to 10-day lead (middle column), and 11-day to 15-day lead (right column).

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 6d

🗳️ AMS Members: Have you voted yet?
Elections for President-Elect and Council are now underway!

Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard 🔊 Read candidate statements and cast your vote before 26 November: bit.ly/3UfSBvK

Graphic showing three 2026 President-Elect candidates with brief statements: Jack A. Kaye, Richard W. Spinrad, and Bruce Telfeyan.

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SciLine @sciline.org · 7d

What happens if there is a natural disaster during a government shutdown? Register now for our 3 p.m. ET briefing to learn about emergency preparedness from experts and include more evidence-based research in your reporting.

@ametsoc.org @rtdna.bsky.social @indigenousja.bsky.social

SciLine @sciline.org · 8d

Is your area ready for a natural disaster? Join our Tues., Sept. 30th briefing (3-4 p.m. ET) with scientific experts Dr. Claire Knox, @suttonj.bsky.social, and Dr. Jennifer Trivedi on #EmergencyPreparedness plans, warning systems & community response to find out. Register: bit.ly/4mKa6m6

Natural disasters: Is your community ready? - SciLine

Discover how communities can enhance disaster readiness at SciLine's media briefing with expert insights on emergency plans and evacuation behaviors.

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 7d

🎯 Stand out in the digital meteorology world!

Whether you're creating graphics, digital content, or consulting online, the AMS Certified Digital Meteorologist (CDM) validates your expertise in science and communication across digital platforms 💻🌐

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4iiw0KV

AMS Certified Digital Meteorologist Irene Sans looking at the weather forecast while drinking from a cup.

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Sabrina Ullman @wxullman.bsky.social · 20d

Excited to announce that I am now a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist! Getting my AMS Certification was ROUGH, but I am proud that my hard work has paid off.

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 11d

⏰ Tomorrow is the last day to apply to serve on an AMS board or committee in 2026!

With over 100 boards and committees, AMS volunteers are shaping the future of the Society and the Weather, Water, and Climate enterprise.

Join the amazing community: https://bit.ly/45MICHf

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 11d

#HispanicHeritageMonth Spotlight: Angelie Nieves Jiménez is a tropical meteorologist at StormGeo.

She leads within AMS as Chair of @ams-women.bsky.social bsky.social, serves on @amstropical.bsky.social, the Early Career Leadership Planning Committee, and the Board for Early Career Professionals.

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 12d

The research landscape is shifting—with government funding cuts, changing priorities, and new approaches to decision-making.

Join us on how researchers can adapt, what’s at stake globally, and where new opportunities may emerge.

🔬 Register today: https://bit.ly/4nn69F8

Graphic for the AMS webinar "The State of Research: Perspectives on public funding, priorities, and growth areas" with date, time, headshots and affiliations of the moderator and panelists.

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 12d

Call for topic proposals for the 2026 AMS Madison Summit happening 3-7 August in Madison, WI & online!

Submit your session topic proposal by tomorrow, 26 September: https://bit.ly/3UBJ0SF

Graphic for the 2026 AMS Madison Summit on 3-7 August, 2026 in Madison, WI & online.

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Bob Kopp @bobkopp.net · 12d

Excited to work with @agu.org, @ametsoc.org, @costasamaras.com (and our colleagues not on Bluesky) to develop this special collection, which aims to advance climate assessments within the US at all scales.

AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 12d

📢 Submissions are now open for the U.S. Climate Collection, a joint @theAGU + @ametsoc initiative.

This special collection will publish U.S.-focused climate assessment science that’s free to read, ensuring rigorous, accessible science informs decisions for years to come.

🔗 buff.ly/1tHUSLC

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 12d

📢 Submissions are now open for the U.S. Climate Collection, a joint @theAGU + @ametsoc initiative.

This special collection will publish U.S.-focused climate assessment science that’s free to read, ensuring rigorous, accessible science informs decisions for years to come.

🔗 buff.ly/1tHUSLC

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 12d

The "U.S. Climate Collection" is now open for proposals! A joint initiative of AMS and @agu.org, the Collection will help sustain the momentum of U.S. climate assessment research.

Learn more and submit your proposal: bit.ly/46JuY71

Graphic of the AMS x AGU U.S. Climate Collection with a photo of iceberg by pexels.

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Brian Matilla @bxmatilla.bsky.social · 13d

The deadline to apply for @ametsoc.org board and committee membership is rapidly approaching — THIS FRIDAY, SEP 26!

I currently serve as a Board Member on the AMS Board for Early Career Professionals, so if you have a keen interest on the things that we do and want to consider joining, reach out!

Complete List of Commissions, Boards, and Committees

The AMS is a global community committed to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service.

www.ametsoc.org

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Justin S. Mankin @jsmankin.bsky.social · 13d

The @ametsoc.org Climate Variability & Change (CVC) Committee is recruiting new members! If you’re passionate about advancing climate science and service, I encourage you to get involved. It is incredibly rewarding.

Apply here: www.ametsoc.org/ams/get-invo...

Climate Variability and Change

The CVC committee divides among its members the responsibilities, which include organization of the Climate Variability and Change Symposium at the AMS annual meeting, various awards (AMS and STAC), s...

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 13d

Got research on hurricanes or tropical weather? Share it at the 37th Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology!

🌀Topics include Tropical Cyclogenesis Theory and Modelling, Satellites, Atmospheric Waves, & more!

Submit your abstract: https://bit.ly/3Ij8PEo #AMS37Hurr

Graphic for the 37th Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology abstract submission promotion featuring date and location of the conference.

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 14d

AMS Elections are NOW open 🔓!

President-Elect Candidates:
Jack Kaye, Richard Spinrad, Bruce Telfeyan

Council Candidates:
Michael Eilts, Renée Leduc, Maureen McCann, Randall Bass, Jordan Gerth, Aaron Piña, Julie Demuth, Kevin Goebbert, Jon Nese

Learn more and vote here: https://bit.ly/3Iaapbo

Graphic for the 2026 AMS President-Elect (President in 2027) and Council featuring names and headshots of the president-elect candidates and headshots of the council candidates.

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 15d

Researchers found that strong wave breaking along the shore can produce large amounts of sea spray aerosols (SSA), significantly increasing both the number of cloud condensation nuclei and the mass of airborne particles in coastal regions.

More about their study in SSA: https://bit.ly/4n8Iwjq

When waves meet the shore

Jian Wang, Shengqian Zhou look closely at sea spray aerosols from shoreline wave breaking and associated environmental implications

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 18d

Much appreciation for AMS Editor's Award recipient Shoichiro Kido for always being available to give high quality reviews 💫

Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ

#JClimate #PeerReviewWeek

Graphic for Peer Review Week congratulating Shoichiro Kido, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, with a citation.

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 18d

Kudos to AMS Editor's Award recipient Feimin Zhang for many years of timely, critical, constructive reviews⚡

Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ

#WeaForecasting #PeerReviewWeek

Graphic for Peer Review Week congratulating Feimin Zhang, College of Atmospheric Sciences, Lanzhou University, with a citation.

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 18d

Many thanks to AMS Editor's Award recipient Pablo Zurita-Gotor for insightful reviews, including particularly challenging ones 💡

Learn more: bit.ly/48gR7vJ

#JAtmosSci #PeerReviewWeek

Graphic for Peer Review Week congratulating Pablo Zurita-Gotor, Faculty of Physics, Universidad Complutense, with a citation.

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