Central Iowa National Weather Association

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The Central Iowa Chapter of the National Weather Association's goal is to improve the weather knowledge of the general public. The chapter works on projects with the goal of benefiting the local community. We also provide grants for various weather-related projects. For more information about our chapter, please browse the rest of our website.

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Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference

March 29 - March 31, 2012
Courtyard by Marriott
Ankeny, IA

*** Conference update!!! (03/08/2012) ***

Tim Marshall will be giving the banquet talk on the challenges of distinguishing EF4 and EF5 tornadoes, and comparing the destruction between the Apr 27 and Joplin tornadoes.
Mitch Randles, the Joplin, MO fire chief, will talk about his response to the tornado aftermath while anguishing over the destruction of his fire station and home.
Several speakers will discuss the Joplin, MO event including Jeff Piotrowski on his chase into the city and rescue efforts immediately afterwards, and Bill Davis (NWS-SGF) on what it was like to have a worst case scenario unfold.
Several speakers will discuss the Apr 27 Super Outbreak including James Spann (ABC33/40) and Gary Dobbs (WAAY-TV) from Birmingham and Huntsville, AL.
Greg Carbin (SPC) will compare synoptic environments between the major tornado disasters of 2011.
Other talks will focus on Missouri river flooding, the St. Louis tornado, Iowa's July derecho, and dual-Pol radar.
Additional speakers will be announced in the future.

Note: Dr. Frank Veer, Director of Emergency Medicine, Freeman Hospital, Joplin, had to cancel due to scheduling issues. Mitch Randles was found as his replacement.