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Scientists forecasted late May tornado outbreak nearly four weeks before it ripped through U.S.

NIU’s Victor Gensini predicts new era of extended-range forecasting

August 27, 2019

DeKalb, Ill. — A team of scientists reports that they accurately predicted the nation’s extensive tornado outbreak of late May 2019 nearly four weeks before it began. The team’s study,…

Up, up and away: Meteorology students launching dozens of weather balloons for aircraft icing research

February 13, 2019

DeKALB, Ill. — Northern Illinois University meteorology students are on cloud nine over a research project that will require the launch of as many as 40 weather balloons from campus…

Researchers find pathway to give advanced notice for hailstorms

January 29, 2018

A new study led by Northern Illinois University meteorologist Victor Gensini identifies a method for predicting the likelihood of damaging hailstorms in the United States—up to three weeks in advance….

NIU snags meteorology professor who predicts tornadoes—weeks in advance

August 31, 2017

DEKALB, Ill. – NIU’s Department of Geographic and Atmospheric Sciences has snagged a new faculty member who has been highly visible in the world of leading-edge weather research, particularly on…

Recipe for disaster

Study finds sprawl is creating bigger target for tornadoes

April 6, 2016

While much tornado research in recent years has focused on whether storm intensities and frequencies are increasing as a result of climate change, a new study by Northern Illinois University…

Weather … or not

Can you trust a weather forecast more than seven days out?

January 27, 2016

Early morning, Wednesday, Jan. 13. A brisk scroll through the 15-day forecast on a popular smartphone weather app reveals a decent snowstorm pounding northern Illinois, beginning Thursday, Jan. 21, and…

Sunny outlook

NIU professor: El Niño likely to bring milder winter temps to Midwest

October 6, 2015

NIU meteorology professor David Changnon has a seasonal forecast that might brighten the day of folks in the Chicago region, which has been slammed with two consecutive brutal winters. Just…

Driving blind

NIU researchers say little-studied hazards of fog, dust and smoke can be killers

May 13, 2015

During the early morning hours of Jan. 29, 2012, a plume of smoke engulfed Interstate 75 in north-central Florida. It ended up causing a series of multiple-vehicle collisions, resulting in…

Photo courtesy NIU meterology professor Walker Ashley

What if April 9th tornado had taken different path?

NIU slates public symposium examining region’s severe weather hazards; experts to provide safety tips

April 22, 2015

The April 9th tornado that tore through the northern Illinois region claimed two lives, devastated the small community of Fairdale and caused frightening damage in a number of towns. But…

NIU researchers: Cities can spawn more thunderstorms

February 17, 2015

Here’s a potential jolt to urbanites: Some big cities, particularly those located in hot and humid environments, actually birth more thunderstorms than surrounding rural areas. The conclusion is one of…

Tagged: meteorology

Scientists forecasted late May tornado outbreak nearly four weeks before it ripped through U.S.

NIU’s Victor Gensini predicts new era of extended-range forecasting

Researchers find pathway to give advanced notice for hailstorms

NIU snags meteorology professor who predicts tornadoes—weeks in advance

Recipe for disaster

Study finds sprawl is creating bigger target for tornadoes

Weather … or not

Can you trust a weather forecast more than seven days out?

Sunny outlook

NIU professor: El Niño likely to bring milder winter temps to Midwest

Driving blind

NIU researchers say little-studied hazards of fog, dust and smoke can be killers

What if April 9th tornado had taken different path?

NIU slates public symposium examining region’s severe weather hazards; experts to provide safety tips

NIU researchers: Cities can spawn more thunderstorms

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