Symposium XVII

The 17th Annual Southeast Severe Storms Symposium was held on March 23-24, 2019 at Memorial Hall, on the campus of Mississippi State University. The annual conference brings together meteorologists, students, and weather enthusiasts from across not just the Southeast region, but from all reaches of the United States, to learn more about the weather enterprise. This year’s conference will feature general presentation sessions, a poster session, and a panel session. This year, the conference had approximately 175 attendees from all fields of meteorology.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION PLAYLIST

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

DR. LOUIS
UCCELLINI
Director, National Weather Service
Silver Spring, MD

DR. ERIC RASMUSSEN
Project Manager, VORTEX-SE, NSSL
Norman, OK

JANICE
HUFF
Chief Meteorologist, WNBC-TV
New York City, NY

AUBREY URBANOWICZ
Chief Meteorologist, WHSV-TV
Harrisonburg, VA

WILL
SIMMONS
Pilot, Hurricane Hunters
Biloxi, MS

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So thankful I was able to attend this year’s Southeastern Severe Storm Symposium, but even more thankful that @JaniceHuff4ny complimented my dress□□□ #SESVR2019 pic.twitter.com/vCf6dbsnKo
— Natalie Naquin (@NaquinNatalie) March 24, 2019

BIG shout-out to @SESVRSymposium for hosting an incredible event this past weekend. It was great seeing some familiar faces and meeting new people. I was honored to be asked to play a role in it. #SESVR2019 #HailState pic.twitter.com/BzRzMz0rm4
— Will Simmons (@wrsimmons) March 26, 2019

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— morganabigail (@morganabigail) March 24, 2019

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— Jake Reed (@realjakereed) March 24, 2019

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— Janice Huff (@JaniceHuff4ny) March 25, 2019

Weekend at #SESVR2019 @msstate was a phenomenal success and learning experience...great meeting and reuniting with everyone! @EastMissNWA_AMS pic.twitter.com/KiHN39icQK
— Brendan Schaper (@brendanschaper) March 25, 2019

I had such a great time this weekend at the symposium! I loved seeing my old classmates, listening to helpful tips about the broadcast and operational side of meteorology and just enjoying my brief time back at Mississippi State. I can’t wait for next year. ❤️❤️ #SESVR2019 pic.twitter.com/A4xq26AaCX
— AshleyRenee`Wx (@AshleyReneeWx) March 26, 2019

This weekend I had the honor of meeting someone I’ve looked up to for years, @JaniceHuff4ny!! Thanks for the picture and great advice! #SESVR2019 pic.twitter.com/txtF8UcVnW
— Beth Finello (@BethFinelloWx) March 25, 2019

I had a great time attending the Southeast Severe Storms Symposium this weekend. I look forward to starting my graduate studies this fall at Mississippi State! #SESVR2019 pic.twitter.com/xje4IOBbDq
— Miller Hyatt (@Miller_Hyatt) March 25, 2019

Can say #SESVR2019 was a complete success! Everyone’s speeches were fantastic, and learned a lot about the social science aspect of it as well! Can’t wait for 2020! @WHSVaubs @homietommyg @thatstonia pic.twitter.com/NCH13captq
— Brandon (@branisawesome) March 24, 2019