The U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) invites you to a virtual Explorer Series conversation, “Science in the Spotlight: Hurricane Melissa and predicting extreme weather” on Tuesday, December 9 from 2:00-3:00 pm (MT). 

This event will be a live virtual webcast! Please register to receive the webcast link and email reminders.

Event Summary

In late October, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica and other Caribbean nations. The Category 5 storm had record-breaking wind gusts and caused catastrophic damage, with nearly $10 billion in losses in Jamaica alone. While close to 100 deaths have been attributed to Melissa, the toll would likely be higher if the storm had not been well forecasted. As island nations begin to recover, how do researchers forecast extreme weather events like Hurricane Melissa? 

In this “Science in the Spotlight” Explorer Series Conversation, we talk with NSF NCAR scientist Falko Judt about Hurricane Melissa and his work in forecasting such impactful storms.  

This is a free public event recommended for ages 12+

This event is brought to you by the Education, Engagement & Early-Career Development (EdEC) team. Learn more on our website. For more information about public engagement and to watch archived lectures, visit the NSF NCAR Explorer Series webpage. 

We look forward to seeing you there!