The WDT Annual Client Appreciation Storm Chase took place this year with clients and a few employees. This is an event we've repeated for years and is an opportunity for WDT staff to show clients some of the incredibly volatile weather we experience here in the Central U.S. Here's how Storm Chase 2017 went down:

One of the new features in RadarScope Tier 2 is the addition of hail size and shear contours. If you are wondering what size of hail may be falling, you can now get a more precise idea. And while we can't detect a tornado, we can definitely show you if that storm is rotating.

Everyone has heard the saying: "April showers bring May flowers." What if those showers are torrential downpours with hail and high winds? Yeah, flowers don't really like that and such is the life of plants when Oklahoma severe weather strikes.

It's not unusual that artists enjoy painting the landscape and that includes the weather. It's time for the National Weather Center's 3rd Biennale showcasing a combination of weather and art. Being located just across the street, we got a sneak peek.  

Spotter Network reporting has been integrated into RadarScope to help storm spotters and storm chasers have another avenue to report severe weather to the National Weather Service (NWS). Combining the power of high resolution radar available in RadarScope, along with the ability for a spotter to report exactly what they're seeing while in the field, is a natural fit. 

The severe weather threat will continue across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley this weekend and into next week.  Areas from the central Gulf coast and northward into the Lower and Mid-Mississippi Valley will likely see severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes on Saturday as a cold front pushes through the region.  Ahead of this front, plentiful moisture will be drawn northward from the Gulf Mexico, providing the fuel for this thunderstorm activity.  While storms are expected to be mostly linear in nature, a few discrete supercells may form during the afternoon hours and these will have the capability to produce a few tornadoes.  Into the evening on Saturday the main threat will be strong and damaging winds. 

March 23 is World Meteorology Day with a theme focusing on the importance of clouds. Whether it is forecasting or learning more about climate change, clouds are extremely useful in understanding what is going on. This year, the World Meteorological Organization has added some new cloud names to their official atlas.

The end of the week could be stormy for portions of tornado alley beginning Thursday and continuing into Friday. Here's what you need to know to be prepared for the upcoming severe weather threats.

Spring severe weather can bring major disruptions and threats to Utilities and their customers. Tornadoes, lightning, and damaging wind all bring respective threats that could danger field workers, cause power outages to consumers, and create substantial weather interruptions for business.

As spring nears and Daylight Saving time brings opportunities for afternoon and evening outdoor activities, the inevitable threat of weather hazards becomes of great concern. Whether you have scheduled a family outing, or are attending a large festival, sporting event or outdoor concert, awareness of local weather conditions can mean the difference between a fun family memory, and tragedy.