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A Statement from the NWA

Statement for NWA Members As members of the National Weather Association, we have all pledged to uphold our organization’s Code of Ethics. NWA’s leadership takes this pledge seriously. After receiving and reviewing complaints alleging unbecoming conduct in separate incidents, our Board of Directors has taken disciplinary action regarding two of our members in accordance with…
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New Seal Holder: Chad Merrill

Congratulations to new NWA Radio Seal Holder: Chad Merrill of the Nowcast Weather Radio Network! What sparked your interest in meteorology? The marked weather pattern differences between my hometown of Cumberland, MD, and the nearby Allegheny Highlands, especially during the winter. I was always intrigued as to why in the summer the storms would produce…
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New Seal Holder: Barrett Phillips

Congratulations to new NWA Seal holder Barrett Phillips of KALB-TV in Alexandria, LA!   What sparked your interest in meteorology? In my childhood a squall line rolled through our community in northwest Arkansas one night. My father woke me and my mother up and said we need to get into the basement now "hurry"! Already…
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Abstract Dispositions Sent Out

Abstract dispositions were sent out via email on May 31. Please check your email, and if you have questions you can submit them to nwahelp@nwas.org or 405.701.5167. A webinar was held to explain the new Showcases, which were previously known as posters. A recording of the webinar is available to watch. 
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