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It’s been one year since a supercell thunderstorm produced an EF-5 tornado over Joplin, Mo. The storm resulted in 158 fatalities and more than 1,000 injuries. On May 18 NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., announced Rick Knabb, Ph.D., as the next director of NOAA’s National Hurricane Center in Miami. Knabb will start his duties on June 4. A truly Weather-Ready Nation requires the participation of old and young alike and everyone in between. A new online game, launching May 25, teaches players how to be prepared for real-life severe weather and natural hazards. NOAA and partners kick off multi-state study of how thunderstorms affect the upper atmosphere by exploring the role of storms in forming ozone chemicals that affect weather and climate. With hurricane season just around the corner, new emergency response specialists will provide enhanced decision and eco system support services to protect residents and visitors in the Tampa Bay area. ...... ...... Although National Severe Preparedness Week ends today, the preparedness actions we highlighted this week will continue to pay dividends far beyond this year's severe weather season.

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  • The Chemistry of a Thunderstorm
  • Pilot Project Launched in Florida
  • Just the Beginning
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  • Beyond Personal Preparedness, Inspire Others
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  • Severe local weather is topic of “Weather-Ready Nation” workshop in Birmingham April 24 to 26
  • Building a Weather-Ready Nation, one kit at a time
  • Make a Plan: Know Where to Go
  • Focus on Severe Weather
  • From Space to You
  • Breaking ground on water resource management
  • Eye on the Storm
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  • Vital Conversation centers on physical, social science integration
  • Innovation through collaboration
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  • Miss Ohio’s lightning safety message resonates with judges
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