March 16, 2021 Meeting

The sixth meeting of the 2020-2021 year was held virtually via Google Meet. Our guest speaker was Dawn Petraitis of the National Data Buoy Center.

Meeting Minutes

Minutes for this meeting are unavailable.

February 23, 2021 Meeting

The fifth meeting of the 2020-2021 year was held virtually via Google Meet. Our guest speaker was Darone Jones, Director of the National Water Center Operations Division.

Meeting Minutes

Minutes for this meeting are unavailable.

January 21, 2021 Meeting

January 21, 2021 Meeting

The fourth meeting of the 2020-2021 year was held virtually via Google Meet. Our guest speaker was Dan Byrd, NWS Jackson incident meteorologist.

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order
The fourth meeting of the 2020-2021 AMS/NWA chapter occurred on January 21, 2021 virtually via Google Meet. The meeting was called to order at 7:06pm by President Thomas Winesett.

Rolls
Recording Secretary Joanne Culin took note of the number present. In total, there were 9 attendees.

Minutes Approval
Given the virtual format of the meeting, we did not cover minutes from the previous meeting.

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December 3, 2020 Meeting

December 3, 2020 Meeting

The third meeting of the 2020-2021 year was held virtually via Google Meet. Our guest speaker was Greg Waller of the National Weather Service West Gulf River Forecast Center.

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order
The third meeting of the 2020-2021 AMS/NWA chapter occurred on December 3, 2020 virtually via Google Meet. The meeting was called to order at 7:02pm by President Eric Carpenter.

Rolls
Recording Secretary Joanne Culin took note of the number present. In total, there were 14 attendees.

Minutes Approval
Given the virtual format of the meeting, we did not cover minutes from the previous meeting.

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November 10, 2020 Meeting

November 10, 2020 Meeting

The second meeting of the 2020-2021 year was held virtually via Google Meet. Our guest speaker was Dr. Jason Sippel of the Hurricane Research Division at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory.

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order
The second meeting of the 2020-2021 AMS/NWA chapter occurred on November 10, 2020 virtually via Google Meet. The meeting was called to order at 6:06pm by President Eric Carpenter.

Rolls
Recording Secretary Joanne Culin took note of the number present. In total, there were 13 attendees.

Minutes Approval
Given the virtual format of the meeting, we did not cover minutes from the previous meeting.

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October 22, 2020 Meeting

October 2020 Meeting

The first meeting of the 2020-2021 year was held virtually via Google Meet. Our guest speaker was Dr. Victor Gensini of Northern Illinois University.

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order
The first meeting of the 2020-2021 AMS/NWA chapter occurred on October 22, 2020 virtually via Google Meet. The meeting was called to order at 7:02pm by President Thomas Winesett.

Rolls
Recording Secretary Joanne Culin took note of the number present. In total, there were 20 attendees.

Minutes Approval
Given the virtual format of the meeting, we did not cover minutes from the previous meeting.

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Date (Next Meeting w/directions template)

When: Thursday October 22nd at 7 PM
Where: Virtual (Google Meet)
What: “Subseasonal Forecasting of U.S. Tornadoes and Hail” with Dr. Victor Gensini

Tuesday March 17th Meeting Postponed

Statement from local NWA President Eric Carpenter:

Hello everyone, in support of the coronavirus containment efforts, we are postponing our March meeting that was originally scheduled for 3/17 (new date TBD).
Thank you and let me know if you have any questions.

February 25, 2020 Meeting

The fourth meeting of the 2019-2020 year took place at the National Weather Service Office in Flowood. Our guest speaker was Marty Pope, Hydrologist for NWS Jackson.

Meeting Minutes
Minutes for this meeting are unavailable.

December 12, 2019 Meeting

The third meeting of the 2019-2020 year took place at the National Weather Service Office in Flowood.

Meeting Minutes
Minutes will be added when they are submitted by the recording secretary.

Call to Order

Rolls

Minutes Approval

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