CPSWS 2008 Keynote Speakers in the Auditorium
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Jon Davies and Shawna Helt talk about their book, "Storm
Chasers, On the Trail of Twisters".
Mike Mogil of How the Weatherworks speaks about his new book,
"Extreme Weather"
Mike Umschied, Lead Forecaster at the Dodge City NWS office
talks about the Monster Greensburg, May 2007 Tornado Outbreak.
Brian Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the
Omaha/Valley NWS office introduces Dr. Joe Schaefer of the Storm Prediction
Center.
Dr. Joe Schaefer talked about the Tornadoes of 2007 and the
tornado outbreaks that have already occurred this year.
Doug Ahlberg, Director, Lancaster County Emergency Management and
Reynolds Davis, Lincoln Amateur Radio Club begin the Spotter Training Workshop
Brian Smith presented the Beginning Spotter Training.
Chris Novy moderator of the WX-Chase severe weather discussion
forum (more information at WX-CHASE@LISTSERV.UIUC.EDU) presented the
Advanced Spotter Training workshop.
Three of the keynote speakers pause for a photo outside the
auditorium.
The auditorium was filled throughout the day for both the weather symposium and
spotter training.