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Systemic Vulnerabilities in Hispanic and Latinx Immigrant Communities Led to the Reliance on an Informal Warning System in the December 10–11, 2021, Tornado Outbreak
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: On December 10–11, 2021, the deadliest December tornado outbreak on record produced a family of EF4 tornadoes that severely impacted communities in Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee. Although the National Weather ...
¿Aviso o Alerta? Developing Effective, Inclusive, and Consistent Watch and Warning Translations for U.S. Spanish Speakers
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: Spanish-speaking populations in the United States are more vulnerable in disaster contexts due to inequities, such as language barriers, that prevent them from receiving life-saving information. For the past couple of ...
Foundational Needs of Forecasters for Probabilistic Winter Forecasting
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: This study explores forecaster perceptions of emerging needs for probabilistic forecasting of winter weather hazards through a nationwide survey disseminated to National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters. Questions addressed ...