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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · 5h

Did you know that @ametsoc.org offers a Substack channel!? Called "Weather with a Twist", it offers short, free, whimsical dispatches about the latest research in meteorology, courtesy of the AMS's education team. #WaterWednesday

🔗https://weathertwist.substack.com/

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · 2d

🌧️ Join @nationalacademies.org for a virtual workshop on Extreme Rainfall in Mountainous Terrain – exploring challenges in observing & modeling warm-season precipitation.

🗓️ Nov 2025
🔗 www.nationalacademies.org/event/45551_...

#ExtremeWeather #Hydrology #ClimateScience #PMP

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · 14d

Did you know that there is a network of volunteer observers across the US that measure precipitation every day?

This effort is called the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network -- or "CoCoRaHS"!

Become an observer today! cocorahs.org
#WaterWednesday

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 16d

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

bit.ly

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · 21d

📢 Just last month, @ametsoc.org released the State of the Climate in 2024 — a special supplement to BAMS.

The cover image? A powerful reminder: flood damage in Asheville, NC from Hurricane Helene (Sept 2024)

🔗Read more: journals.ametsoc.org/view/journal...

#WaterWednesday #StateoftheClimate

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · 26d

Only a few more days left! Apply by MONDAY Sep 15th to join the AMS Committee on Hydrology. We're a volunteer group passionate about all things water-related, and we're looking for 6 new members to join the team! Submit your CV/resume and a statement of interest here: forms.gle/qKdsLTTK1k9e...

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · 28d

On this #WaterWednesday, we are highlighting #drought in the Western US.

NOAA's NIDIS has launched a special communications effort for the coming water year to alert economic sectors and the public in the West about water supply risks.

Read more here: www.drought.gov/news/western...

The Western Drought Issue | September 3, 2025 | Drought.gov

This record-setting Western U.S. drought in the early 2020s, plus the southwestern megadrought dating back to 2000, has left Western U.S. water supplies in a perilous position. NIDIS is launching this...

www.drought.gov

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Aug 26

We are excited to announce openings for SIX new members to join the @ametsoc.org Committee on Hydrology! We are looking for 2 undergrad/grad student members and 4 regular members.

Applications are due September 16 (CV and letter of interest required): forms.gle/qKdsLTTK1k9e...

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · Sep 4

Volunteer opportunities for AMS Board and Committees for 2026 are now open 🙋💙

Join professionals from across the Weather, Water, and Climate Enterprise to help shape the future of our field.

Learn more and apply before 27 September: bit.ly/45MICHf

A photo of members of the AMS Women's Committee and 2025 AMS President-Elect Alan Sealls at the 105th Annual Meeting Women in Atmospheric Science luncheon.

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Sep 3

On this #WaterWednesday: #Groundwater supplies of the Colorado River Basin.

In a recent analysis of the satellite data, researchers reported rapid and accelerating losses of groundwater in the basin’s underground aquifers between 2002 and 2024: earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/15456...

Arizona’s Declining Groundwater

Decades of satellite observations show that the aquifers in the southern part of the state are ailing.

earthobservatory.nasa.gov

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Aug 27

Another #WaterWednesday #water fun fact!

🌧️ Did you know that it takes about two minutes for a raindrop to reach the ground? 🌧️

Source: @metoffice.gov.uk weather.metoffice.gov.uk/learn-about/...

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Aug 26

We are excited to announce openings for SIX new members to join the @ametsoc.org Committee on Hydrology! We are looking for 2 undergrad/grad student members and 4 regular members.

Applications are due September 16 (CV and letter of interest required): forms.gle/qKdsLTTK1k9e...

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Aug 25

HOTELS are now open for #AMS2026 - don't wait to book, reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis for conference hotels. 🛏️ 💤

More information: annual.ametsoc.org/2026/attend/...

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Aug 21

📢 Abstract deadline has been extended...again! 📢

New deadline: August 27th! Come join us at the Conference on Hydrology! #AMS2026 @ametsoc.org

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Aug 20

Do not delay, get your abstract in TODAY! 💻

American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · Aug 20

⚡Last chance! Tomorrow is the LAST day to submit an abstract for the 106th Annual Meeting. The deadline is 5:00 PM ET on 21 August 🔐

Don’t wait until the last minute — submit yours today: https://bit.ly/3HZltIb #AMS2026

A speaker presenting in the front of the meeting room at the 105th Annual Meeting.

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Aug 14

You have more time to pull your #AMS2026 abstract together! Come join us at the Hydrology conference - there are a lot of great sessions to choose from: annual.ametsoc.org/2026/program...

American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · Aug 13

🚨Deadline extended! Still working on your abstract for the 106th Annual Meeting? Good news — you’ve got more time ✍️

The extended deadline is 21 August at 5:00 PM ET. Learn more: bit.ly/3HZltIb #ams2026

American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · Jun 16

Abstract submission is now OPEN for the 106th Annual Meeting!

This year’s meeting theme — Fast and Slow Thinking: The Human Factor in a Rapidly Changing World — invites fresh ideas at the intersection of science, society, and decision-making⚡🌐

Submit by 14 August: bit.ly/3HVJL5B #AMS2026

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Aug 8

Are you interested in #drought sessions at the upcoming 2026 @ametsoc.org annual meeting? Check out this post from NIDIS: www.drought.gov/news/submit-...

Submit Abstracts for Drought Sessions at the 106th AMS Annual Meeting | August 5, 2025 | Drought.gov

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) is hosting its 106th annual meeting on January 25–29, 2026, in Houston, Texas. This year, the meeting will focus on the theme, “Fast and Slow Thinking: The Hu...

www.drought.gov

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Aug 7

‼️Today marks ONE WEEK until abstracts are due for the 2026 American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting!‼️ #AMS2026 @ametsoc.org

Here is the link to submit to one of our many sessions in Hydrology: annual.ametsoc.org/2026/program...

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Aug 6

Another #WaterWednesday fun fact! Did you know that sound waves travel longer distances in #water compared to air because water has a higher density? Thank you USGS for this fun fact and graphic!

www.usgs.gov/water-scienc...

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Jul 25

Looking for a PhD program in #hydrology? Here is an opportunity to join a research group at Florida State University. The research areas include coastal #waterquality modeling analyses using machine learning algorithms and remote sensing.

eahmadis.weebly.com/opportunitie... #modeling #phd

Opportunities

I am recruiting a PhD student to join my research group in the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at Florida State University (FSU) . The PhD student will receive a competitive...

eahmadis.weebly.com

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Jul 23

Here is another opportunity to share your #hydrology research at the upcoming #AMS2026 annual meeting - the Rafael L. Bras Symposium, which will highlight advances in hydrological science and future directions. Submit your abstract today! annual.ametsoc.org/2026/program... @ametsoc.org

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Jul 10

We are hoping to be flooded with abstracts for the three sessions on urban hydrology and flooding that is being hosted by the 40th Conference on Hydrology. Submit yours today!

Submit your abstract by August 14th for presentation opportunities. t.co/IkWwv2oIr7

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Jul 10

Be a "model" scientist and submit your abstracts for the 40th Conference on Hydrology's sessions focused on hydrologic modeling and data-driven appraoches! Three sessions are being offered throughout the week!

Abstracts due August 14th! Poster and oral presentations are welcomed! t.co/IkWwv2oIr7

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Jul 10

The 40th Conference on Hydrology offers two sessions to share your research on drought research! Submit your abstract so this session doesn't run dry!

Abstracts are due August 14th! Both poster and oral presentations are welcomed! Link here or use the QR code in the graphic below! t.co/IkWwv2oIr7

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AMS Committee on Hydrology @amshydrology.bsky.social · Jul 9

The 40th Conference on Hydrology is offering a session snow hydrology at the upcoming annual AMS meeting! Don't freeze and miss out on an opportunity to submit your research!

Abstracts are due August 14th! Both poster and oral presentations are welcomed! t.co/IkWwv2oIr7

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