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AGENDA

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019
8:00 AM
Registration Opens
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
9:05 AM
Weather Briefing
Jacob Lanier, Mississippi State University, WVUA-TV, Tuscaloosa, AL

SESSION 1
Session Chair: Reggie Roakes
9:10 AM
The Development of a Dixie Alley Mean Tornado Sounding
​Jason Holmes, NWS Birmingham
9:30 AM
​Nocturnal Tornadoes in Tennessee: Climatology, Public Perception, and Communication Challenges
Dr. Kelsey Ellis, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
9:50 AM
An Analysis of Debris Signatures Associated with an Autumn QLCS Tornado Outbreak in Middle Tennessee
​Matt Reagan, NWS Nashville
10:10 AM
​Observed Effects of the Northeastern Alabama Plateaus on the Near-Storm Environment
Anthony Lyza, University of Alabama-Huntsville
10:30 AM
BREAK
10:40 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Building a Weather-Ready Nation
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Dr. Louis Uccellini, National Weather Service

11:40 AM
LUNCH
12:00 PM
POSTER SESSION

SESSION 2
Session Chair: Madison Campbell
12:50 PM
A Review on the 40th Anniversary of the 1979 Easter Flood in Central Mississippi: Preparing for the Next Record-Breaking Flood
Anna Wolverton, NWS Jackson, MS
1:10 PM
Revisiting the 1994 Ice Storm of the Mid-South
Thomas L. Salem Jr., NWS Memphis
1:30 PM
​A Review of the Southeast Mississippi Significant Flooding Event of 27 December 2018
Thomas Winesett, NWS Jackson, MS
1:50 PM
BREAK
2:00 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Learning from Weather History, How Studying Past Events in your DMA Can Make You a Better Forecaster
​
Aubrey Urbanowicz, WHSV-TV, Harrisonburg, VA
3:00 PM
​Understanding the Role of Weather Culture on Messaging
Dr. Laura Myers, University of Alabama
3:20 PM
Black Hills Meteorologist: A Dark Comedy
Brant Beckman, KNBN-TV, Rapid City, SD
3:40 PM
Preparing for the Worst: Social Media Best Practices and Lessons Learned During Hurricane Michael
Morgan Barry, NWS Mobile
4:00 PM
BREAK
4:10 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:  Examining the History and Mission of the Hurricane Hunters​
​
Will Simmons, 53d Weather Reconnaissance Squadron
5:10 PM
END OF DAY

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SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019
8:00 AM
Registration Opens
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
9:05 AM
Weather Briefing
Emily Owen, Mississippi State University, WVUA-TV, Tuscaloosa, AL

SESSION 3
Session Chair: Marti Calhoun
9:10 AM
​Impact of the Great American Solar Eclipse of 21 August 2017 on Atmospheric Boundary Layer Evolution
Ryan A. Wade, University of Alabama-Huntsville
9:30 AM
​Influence of the Madden-Julian Oscillation on Spring Tornado Days and Path Length in the Southeastern United States
Andrew McCormick, Mississippi State University
9:50 AM
​An Overview of the Spring 2018 VORTEX-SE Observations in North Louisiana
Dr. Todd Murphy, University of Louisiana-Monroe
10:10 AM
BREAK
10:20 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: VORTEX-SE and TORUS: Connecting the Environment to the Vortex
​Dr. Erik Rasmussen, NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory
11:20 AM
PANEL DISCUSSION: Exploring Career Options in the Field of Meteorology
​Moderator
​Caroline MacDonald, Mississippi State University
Panelists
Dr. Jamie Dyer, Mississippi State University
Brendan Schaper, NWS Nashville
Beth Finello, KOLR-TV, Springfield, MO
​Bruce Thomas, Midland Radio Corporation

12:00 PM
LUNCH

SESSION 4
Session Chair: Alex Forbes
12:50 PM
7-Dayzed and Confused: Exploring a Disconnect Between Broadcast Meteorologists and the Public
Jake Reed, University of Alabama
1:10 PM
​Analysis of the Synoptic Environment for the 10 May 2016 Mayfield, Kentucky EF-3 Tornado
Dallas J. McKinney, Western Kentucky University
1:30 PM
​When the Weather Hits Home
Alex Puckett, WCBI-TV, Columbus, MS
1:50 PM
BREAK
2:00 PM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:  FROM DOPPLER 4000 to WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE!: My 24-Year Career at 30 Rock
​Janice Huff, WNBC-TV, New York City, NY
3:00 PM
The Karrie Meter: Creating a Local and Meaningful Severe Weather Parameter
Nick Lilja, WDAM-TV, Hattiesburg, MS
3:20 PM
Hurricane Irma – Caribbean and Florida Keys
Jim Edds, Independent Photographer
3:40 PM
Closing Remarks
3:45 PM
End of Symposium
Belle Oliver, President
Michael Sokell, Vice President
Sadie Morris, Secretary
Mark Kimoto, Treasurer
Lindsey Poe, Faculty Advisor
Michelle Saunders, Faculty Advisor
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  • About Us
    • About Our Chapter
    • Executive Board >
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      • XXIII Agenda
    • Symposium XXII >
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      • XXII Agenda
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    • Symposium XXI >
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      • XXI Agenda
    • Symposium XX
    • Symposium XIX >
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    • Symposium XVIII >
      • XVIII Agenda
    • Symposium XVII >
      • XVII Agenda