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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

  • 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,…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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