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28th Annual Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference
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Presented by the Central Iowa NWA Chapter
March 26th - March 28th, 2026
(Thursday - Saturday)
Courtyard by Marriott
Regular Registration: $195
Student Registration: $90
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Register Now!!
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*** Conference Update - Confirmed Speakers (01/13/2026) ***
The following speakers are confirmed for this years conference:
- Dr. Cameron Nixon (NOAA/SPC/CIWRO): New methods for forecasting tornadoes and hail.
- Dr. John Allen (Central Michigan University): preliminary results from ICECHIP and climate change impacts on severe weather.
- Brady Constantine, Emergency Manager for Kendall county Texas, will speak on the Guadelupe River flood disaster.
- Karl Jungbluth (retired NWS - Des Moines): A look back on the 50th anniversary of the Jordan, IA F5 tornado.
- Dr. Brian Squitieri (NOAA/SPC): The Storm Prediction Centers new derecho definition and database, along with a look back at the 2025 severe weather season.
- Fred Glass (retired, NWS - St.Louis): The St. Louis tornado on May 16.
- Rod Donavon (NWS - Des Moines) and Melinda Beerends (NWS - Davenport, formerly NWS - Grand Forks): The Enderlin, ND EF5 tornado and subsequent derecho.
