Weather Links
National AMS
The homepage of the (National) American Meteorological Society. Facebook
Real Time Weather Data
A division of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). This page includes Satellite, Surface Data, Numerical Models, Radar Data, and Upper-Air Data.
The Iowa Environmental Mesonet
A site run locally here at ISU that contains current weather information at hundreds of sites across Iowa, archived climate data, and various weather applications.
Iowa Ag Climate Network
Iowa State University: Crop, Soil, and Environmental Services.
National Weather Service Forecast Office Des Moines
Homepage of the local Weather Forecast Office
Storm Prediction Center
This website includes severe weather outlooks, Mesoscale Discussions, and watches. A must-read for any potential storm chasers.
Central Iowa National Weather Association
Information about the Central Iowa NWA, and the Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference
University of Michigan Weather Info
Hundreds of products including models, surface data, and satellite images.
Stormtrack
A forum dedicated to storm chasers.
Tornado Page
All you ever wanted to know about tornadoes (and then some).
How Data Science Can Help Fight Climate Change
An interesting article looking at how data science could help combat climate change and its effects.
The Ultimate Guide on Water Conservation: How To Save Every Drop
An educating resource regarding water usage and how you can conserve more of it in your everyday life.
A Student’s Guide to Weather Watching
Chasing the Storm: Weather Photography
An index of websites containing fascinating photographs of different weather phenomena.
Electricity and the Science of Lightning
An index of websites and information about lightning and lightning safety, all geared toward younger kids.
Career Information: A Guide to Meteorology Resources
An amazing index of information provided by the AMS website about several different aspects of Meteorology.
The Ultimate Guide to Hurricane Preparedness
A comprehensive guide that provides essential information on preparing for hurricanes, including safety tips, emergency supplies, and evacuation planning to help individuals and families stay safe during hurricane season.
The History of Engineering in Disaster Preparedness: 18 Innovations That Saved Lives
A detailed overview of how engineering advancements have transformed disaster preparedness, featuring 18 life-saving innovations—such as flood barriers, earthquake-resistant designs, and early warning systems—that highlight strategies to mitigate risks, protect communities, and build resilience in the face of natural disasters.
The Impact of Climate Change on Your Health: What You Need to Know
A concise guide to the health impacts of climate change, covering risks like heat-related illnesses, respiratory diseases, and vector-borne infections, while emphasizing mitigation strategies, adaptation efforts, and the role of technology in protecting vulnerable populations.
AMS Glossary
A glossary of many terms that are used in the field of meteorology.