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Published by the National Weather Association, the Journal of Operational Meteorology (JOM) covers topics relevant to all aspects of operational meteorology on a range of time and space scales. Suitable topics include new or improved forecasting and warning techniques, verification studies, applications of observations and models to improve forecasts and warnings, and case studies of major weather events. Climatological studies, interdisciplinary studies, and studies documenting education and training practices also will be considered if relevant to operational meteorology. In addition, the Editors welcome submissions that present strategies for the creation and dissemination of forecasts and warnings that maximize the protection of life and property. JOM is a peer-reviewed, all-electronic journal with an international scope, providing authors with the benefits of economical publication costs and rapid publication following acceptance.

Note: effective 1/1/2016, the JOM has transitioned to an open access journal. As such, all articles, past and present, are now available to all free of charge.

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  • JOM: Western Montana Snow Squall Climatology and Synoptic Patterns, 2000–2020
      The rapid onset of whiteout conditions, from strong winds, blowing snow, and heavy snow, associated with snow squalls often results in hazardous travel conditions. Snow squalls bring pronounced impacts to the transportation sector, leading to accidents, fatalities, and significant travel delays. Given these impacts, historical frequencies, and the synoptic environments associated with snow squalls in western Montana were examined Continue Reading...
  • JOM: A Tale of Two Hazards: Studying Broadcast Meteorologist Communication of Simultaneous Tornado and Flash Flood (TORFF) Events
    Simultaneous tornado and flash flood events, or TORFFs (Nielsen et al. 2015), present a complex threat to members of the public as well as a difficult communication challenge for safety messaging. These challenges are primarily due to the contradictory nature of the recommended actions for both threats; for tornadoes, the suggested protective action is to shelter in a basement or Continue Reading...
  • JOM: A Change in the Weather: Understanding Public Usage of Weather Apps
    Prior to 2008, <10% of the mobile phone market had a smartphone, and this was even after the release of the Apple iPhone (https://www.comscore.com/Insights/Blog/US-Smartphone-Penetration-Surpassed-80-Percent-in-2016). By 2019, 81% of Americans owned a smartphone (https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/mobile/#:~:text=Mobile%20phone%20ownership%20over%20time%20%20%20,%20%2081%25%20%2059%20more%20rows%20). This explosion of technology brought about many changes to the way most people live. Phone calls and text messages had already brought a new form of connectivity Continue Reading...
  • JOM: Convection Initiation Forecasting Using Synthetic Satellite Imagery from the Warn-on-Forecast System
    Forecasting convection initiation (CI) has advanced greatly during the past decade through the use of high-resolution satellite observations and model output. One of the primary CI products used in forecast operations is based on GOES-16 visible and infrared imagery along with GLM lightning flash detections to determine the location of growing ice-containing cumulus clouds that are the precursor to developing Continue Reading...

Archive

Lukinbeal, A. 2022: Western Montana Snow Squall Climatology and Synoptic Patterns, 2000–2020, J. Operational Meteor., 12 (2), 18-26, doi: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2024.1202.

Ernst, S. E., and Coauthors, 2024: A tale of two hazards: Studying broadcast meteorologist communication of simultaneous tornado and flash flood (TORFF) events. J. Operational Meteor., 12 (1), 1-18, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2024.1201 01/05/24

Vaughn, C., K. Sherman-Morris, B. Gutter, and M. Brown, 2023: A change in the weather: Understanding public usage of weather apps. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (11), 140-160, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1111 12/29/23

Jones, T.A., and J. R. Mecikalski, 2023: Convective initiation forecasting using synthetic satellite imagery from the Warn-on-Forecast System. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (10), 132-139, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1110

Skinner, P. S. and Coauthors, 2023: Interpreting guidance from the Warn-on-Forecast System, Part I: Review of probabilistic guidance concepts, product design, and best practices. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (9), 110-131, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1109

Olson, J. R., C. M. Doyle, D. S. LaDue, and A. N. Marmo, 2023: End-user threat perception: Building confidence to make decisions ahead of severe weather. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (8), 95-109, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1108

Wilson, K. A., N. Yussouf, P. L. Heinselman, A. Orrison, R. Otto, P. S. Skinner, K. Knopfmeier, B. Matilla, and M. Erickson, 2023: The NOAA Weather Prediction Center’s use and evaluation of experimental Warn-on-Forecast System guidance. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (7), 82–94, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1107

Lindley, T. T., A. B. Zwink, R. R. Barnes, G. P. Murdoch, B. C. Ancell, P. C. Burke, and P. S. Skinner, 2023: Preliminary use of convection-allowing models in fire weather. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (6), 72–81, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/ nwajom.2023.1106

Sessa, M. F. and R. J. Trapp, 2023: Environmental and radar-derived predictors of tornado intensity within ongoing convective storms. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (5), 49–71, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1105

Mosher, F. R., and Coauthors, 2023: True-color imagery from GOES—A synopsis of past and present. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (4), 33–48, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1104

Wright, C., D. Berkowitz, J. Liu, L. Mock, B. Nisbet-Wilcox, K. Ross, T. Toth, and K. Webber 2023: Evaluating mixing height estimations in the western United States using satellite observations. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (3), 24-32, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1103

A. C. Bernal Ayala, J. J. Gerth, T. J. Schmit, S. S. Lindstrom, and J. P. Nelson III, 2023: Parallax shift in GOES ABI data. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (2), 14-23, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1102

Ott, J. R., and M. Stalley 2023: An air traffic control wind compression forecasting tool for the TRACON environment. J. Operational Meteor., 11 (1), 1-13, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2023.1101

Murphy, T. A., T. M. Stetzer, L. Walker, T. Fricker, B. Bryant, and C. Woodrum, 2022: Analysis of the 12 April 2020 Northern Louisiana Tornadic QLCS. J. Operational Meteor., 10 (4), 43-62, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2022.1004 7/13/22

Hampshire, N. L., T. M. Ryan, and C. Gravelle, 2022: An analysis of northward-moving tornadoes within an open warm sector across eastern Texas. J. Operational Meteor., 10 (3), 30-42, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2022.1003 3/28/22

Anderson, M. E., D. G. Schneider, J. L. Buckles, D. J. Bodine, A. E. Reinhart, M. A.  Satrio, and T. Maruyama, 2022: Terrain effects on the 13 April 2018 Mountainburg, Arkansas EF2 tornado. J. Operational Meteor., 10 (2), 18-29, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2022.1002 3/18/22

Ellis, A. W., S. J. Keighton, S. E. Zick, A. S. Shearer, C. E. Hockenbury, and A. Silverman, 2022: Analysis of model thermal profile forecasts associated with winter mixed precipitation within the United States mid-Atlantic region. J. Operational Meteor., 10 (1), 1-17, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2022.1001 3/4/22

Holloway, B.S., 2021: A coastal flood event database for the southeastern Georgia and southeastern South Carolina coast and the operational implementation of a tide forecast tool. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (8), 102-112, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0908 12/9/21

Rosen, Z., M. J. Krocak, J. T. Ripberger, R. Cross, E. Lenhardt, C. L. Silva, and H. C. Jenkins-Smith, 2021: Communicating probability information in hurricane forecasts: Assessing statements that forecasters use on social media and implications for public assessments of reliability. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (7), 89-101, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0907 11/10/21

Splitt, M. E., M. Hennard, and P. Bougeard, 2021: Survey of general aviation pilot reports (PIREPs) conformity, consistency, and quality. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (6), 76-88, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0906 11/1/21

Gibbs, J. G., 2021: Evaluating precursor signals for QLCS tornado and higher impact straight-line wind events. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (5), 62-75, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0905 9/3/21

Leach, R. N., and C. V. Gibson, 2020: Assessing the potential for pyroconvection and wildfire blow ups. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (4), 47-61, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0904 6/28/21

Cross, H. A., D. Cavanaugh, C. C. Buonanno, and A. Hyman, 2021: The Impact of the Storm Prediction Center’s Convective Outlooks and Watches on Emergency Management Operational Planning. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (3), 36-46, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0903 6/11/21

Senkbeil, J.C., D.J. Griffin, K. Sherman-Morris, J. Saari, and K. Brothers, 2021: Improving tornado warning communication for deaf and hard of hearing audiences. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (2), 18-35, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0902 4/14/21

Case, J. L., L. T. Wood, J. L. Blaes, K. D. White, C. R. Hain, and C. J. Schultz, 2021: Soil moisture responses associated with significant tropical cyclone flooding events. J. Operational Meteor., 9 (1), 1-17,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2021.0901 1/11/21

Stackhouse, M. M., J. D. Colton, D. D. Phillips, K. J. Sanders, M. A. Charnick, and M. P. Meyers, 2020: A rare ice storm in the Colorado Rockies. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (11), 133-145,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0811 12/28/20

Gerth J. J., R. K. Garcia, D. J. Hoese, S. S. Lindstrom, and T. J. Schmit, 2020: SIFTing through satellite imagery with the Satellite Information Familiarization Tool. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (10), 121-132,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0810 12/17/20

Houston, A.L, J.C. Walther, L.M. Pytlikzillig, J. Kawamoto, 2020: Initial assessment of unmanned aircraft system characteristics required to fill data gaps for short-term forecasts: results from focus groups and interviews.
J. Operational Meteor., 8 (9), 111-120,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0809 10/28/20

Lindley, T. T., A. B. Zwink, C. M. Gravelle, C. C. Schmidt, C. K. Palmer, S. T. Rowe, R. Heffernan, N. Driscoll, and G. M. Kent, 2020: Ground-based corroboration of GOES-17 fire detection capabilities during ignition of the Kincade Fire.
J. Operational Meteor., 8 (8), 105-110,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0808 10/14/20

Stovern, D. R., J. A. Nelson, S. Czyzyk. M. Klein, K. Landry-Guyton, K. Mattarochia, E. Nipper, and J. W. Zeitler, 2020: The Extreme Precipitation Forecast Table: improving situational awareness when heavy rain is a threat. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (7), 93-104,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0807 9/1/20

Wunsch, M. S. and M. M. French, 2020: Delayed tornadogenesis within New York State severe storms. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (6), 79-92,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0806 7/9/20

Lenhardt, E. D., R. N. Cross, M. J. Krocak, J. T. Ripberger, S. R. Ernst, C. L. Silva, and H. C. Jenkins-Smith, 2020: How likely is that chance of thunderstorms? A study of how National Weather Service forecast offices use words of estimative probability and what they mean to the public. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (5), 64-78, DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0805 5/26/20

Bolton, M.J., H. M. Mogil, and L. K. Ault, 2020: An exploratory, preliminary report on United States weather education trends
and general population links between weather salience and systemizing. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (4), 54-63,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0804 3/18/20

Turner, D.D., and coauthors, 2020: A verification approach used in developing the Rapid Refresh and other numerical weather prediction models. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (3), 39-53,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0803 2/20/20

Magee, K. M., and C. E. Davenport, 2020: An observational analysis quantifying the distance of supercell-boundary interactions
in the Great Plains. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (2), 15-38,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0802 2/11/20

Craven, J.P., D.E. Rudack, and P.E. Shafer, 2020: National Blend of Models: A statistically post-processed multi-model ensemble. J. Operational Meteor., 8 (1), 1-14,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2020.0801 1/21/20

Gitro, C. M., D. Bikos, E. J. Szoke, M. L. Jurewicz Sr., A. E. Cohen, and M. W. Foster, 2019: A Demonstration of Modern Geostationary and Polar-Orbiting Satellite Products for the Identification and Tracking of Elevated Mixed Layers. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (13), 180-192,
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0713 12/10/19

Lindley, T. T., D. A. Speheger, M. A. Day, G. P. Murdoch, B. R. Smith, N. J. Nauslar, D. C. Daily, 2019: Megafires on the Southern Great Plains. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (12), 164-179,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0712 11/5/19

Murdoch, G.P., C. M. Gitro, T. T. Lindley, and V. N. Mahale, 2019: Identifying Plume Mode via WSR-88D Observations of  Wildland Fire Convective Plumes and Proposed Tactical Decision Support Applications.
J. Operational Meteor., 7 (11), 153-163,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0711 10/8/19

Weaver, G. M., N. Smith, E. B. Berndt, K. D. White, J. F. Dostalek, and B. T. Zadovsky, 2019: Addressing the Cold Air Aloft Aviation Challenge with Satellite Sounding Observations. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (10), 138-152,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0710 8/6/19

Gibbs, J. G., and B. R. Bowers, 2019: Techniques and Thresholds of Significance for using WSR-88D Velocity Data to Anticipate
Significant Tornadoes. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (9), 117-137,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0709 7/10/19

Murphy, T. A., C. Palmer, C. Entremont, and J. D. Lamb, 2019: Early Operational Successes of the University of Louisiana
Monroe’s Polarimetric S-band Doppler Radar.
J. Operational Meteor., 7 (8), 105-116,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0708 7/9/19

Stano, G. T., M. R. Smith, and C. J. Schultz, 2019: Development and Evaluation of the GLM Stoplight Product for Lightning Safety.
J. Operational Meteor., 7 (7), 92-104,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0707 7/3/19

Garner, J., W. Iwasko, M. Kidwell, K. Rogacheski, R. Aylward, and J. Anderson, 2019: Cool Season Small Hail Over the West Coast of the United States: Environments, Hazards, and Decision Support.
J. Operational Meteor., 7 (6), 78-91,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0706 6/19/19

Raghavendra, A., and S. M. Milrad, 2019: A New Metric to Diagnose Precipitation Distribution in Transitioning Tropical Cyclones.
J. Operational Meteor., 7 (5), 61-77,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0705 6/18/19

Hodanish, S. J., B. J. Vogt, and P. Wolyn, 2019: Colorado Lightning Climatology. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (4), 45-60,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0704 6/12/19

Lawson, M. T., K. K. Fuell, 2019: Gulf of Alaska cyclone in daytime microphysics RGB imagery. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (3), 40-45,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0703 5/15/19
Image: https://objects-us-east-1.dream.io/nwafiles/jom/articles/2019/2019-JOM3-figs/Fig_1caption.png

Megnia, R. W., T. W. Humphrey, and J. A. Rackley, 2019: The Historic 2 April 2017 Louisiana Tornado Outbreak. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (2), 27-39
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0702 4/16/19

McNeal, P. M., H. L. Petcovic, N. D. LaDue, and T. D. Ellis, 2019: Identifying Significant Cognitive Factors for Practicing and Learning Meteorology. J. Operational Meteor., 7 (1), 1-26
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2019.0701 3/21/19

Ernst, S., D. LaDue, and A. Gerard, 2018: Understanding Emergency Manager Forecast Use in Severe Weather Events. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (9), 95-105
DOI:  https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0609  12/20/2018

Cordeira J. M., M. M. Neureuter, and L. D. Kelleher, 2018: Atmospheric Rivers and National Weather Service Watches, Warnings, and Advisories Issued Over California 2007-2016. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (8), 87-94
DOI:  https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0608  12/14/2018

Benoit, M. D., C. J. Nowotarski, D. T. Conlee, and L. Wood, 2018: Impacts of a University-led, On-demand Sounding Program on Human and Numerical Weather Prediction Model Forecasts in an Upper-air Observation Hole. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (7), 74-86
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0607 9/19/2018

Gitro, C. M. and Coauthors, 2017: Using the Multisensor Advected Layered Precipitable Water Product in the Operational Forecast Environment. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (6), 59-73
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0606 6/15/2018

Lindner, B. L., P. J. Mohlin, A. C. Caulder, and A. Neuhauser, 2017: Development and Testing of a Decision Tree for the Forecasting of Sea Fog Along the Georgia and South Carolina Coast. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (5), 47-58
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0605 6/12/2018

Schmit, T. J., S. S. Lindstrom, J. J. Gerth, and M. M. Gunshor, 2017: Applications of the 16 Spectral Bands on the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI). J. Operational Meteor., 6 (4), 33-46
DOI:  https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0604 6/8/2018

Bolton, M. J., L. K. Ault, D. M. Greenberg, and S. Baron-Cohen, 2017: Exploring the Human Side of Meteorology: a Brief Report on the Psychology of Meteorologists. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (3), 23-32
DOI:  https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0603 5/15/2018

Lincoln, W. S., R. F. L. Thomason, 2017: A Preliminary Look at Using Rainfall Average Recurrence Interval to Characterize Flash Flood Events for Realtime Warning Forecasting. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (2), 13-22
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0602 5/10/2018

Hampshire, N. L., R. M. Mosier, T.M. Ryan, and D.E. Cavanaugh, 2017: Relationship of Low-Level Instability and Tornado Damage Rating Based on Observed Soundings. J. Operational Meteor., 6 (1), 1-12
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2018.0601 2/7/2018

Vagasky, C., 2017: Enveloped Eyewall Lightning: The EEL Signature in Tropical Cyclones. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (14), 171-179
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0514 11/22/2017

Jones, T. A., and C. Nixon, 2017: Short-term forecasts of left-moving supercells from an experimental Warn-on-Forecast system.  J. Operational Meteor., 5 (13), 161-170
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0513 9/5/2017

Lindley, T. T., B. R. Bowers, G. P. Murdoch, B. R. Smith, and C. M. Gitro, 2017: Analyses of Fire-effective Low-level Thermal Ridges on the Southern Great Plains. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (12), 146-160
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0512 8/31/2017

Schultz, C. J., G. T. Stano, P. J. Meyer, B. C. Carcione, T. Barron, 2017: Lightning decision support using VHF total lightning mapping and NLDN cloud-to-ground data in North Alabama. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (11), 134-145
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0511 8/24/2017

M. S. Van Den Broeke, 2017: Potential tornado warning improvement resulting from utilization of the TDS in the warning decision process. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (10), 121-133
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0510 8/23/2017

Williams, C. A., P. W. Miller, A. W. Black, and J. A. Knox, 2017: Throwing caution to the wind: National Weather Service wind products as perceived by a weather-salient sample. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (9), 103-120
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0509 8/10/2017

Evans, M., M. Jurewicz, and R. Kline, 2017: The elevation-dependence of snowfall in the Appalachian Ridge and Valley Region of northeastern Pennsylvania. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (8) 87-102
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0508 6/27/17

Curtis, M. B., 2017: A synoptic and mesoscale analysis of heavy rainfall at Portland, ME 13-14 August 2014. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (7), 78-86
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0507 6/15/2017

Garner, J. M. 2017: Thunderstorm environments over the Northeastern Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Alaska. J. Operational Meteor., 5(6), 71-77,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0506 6/15/2017

Villani, J. P., M. L. Jurewicz Sr., and K. Reinhold 2017: Forecasting the inland extent of lake effect snow bands downwind of Lake Ontario. J. Operational Meteor., 5(5), 53-70,
DOI:https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0505 5/31/2017

Rogers, J. W., B. A. Hagenhoff, A. E. Cohen, R. L. Thompson, B. T. Smith, and E. E. Carpenter, 2016: Lower Mississippi River Valley quasi-linear convective system tornado environments and radar signatures. J. Operational Meteor., 5(4), 42-52,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0504 5/24/2017

Lincoln, W. S., R. F. L. Thomason, M. Stackhouse, and D. S. Schlotzhauer, 2017: Utilizing crowd-sourced rainfall and flood impact information to improve the analysis of the North Central Gulf Coast Flood Event of April 2014. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (3), 26-41
DOI: http://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0503. 4/19/2017

Bruick, Z. S., and C. D. Karstens, 2017: An Investigation of Local and National NWS Warning Outbreaks for Severe Convective Events. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (2), 14-25
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0502 4/11/2017

Terborg, A., and G. T. Stano, 2017: Impacts to Aviation Weather Center operations using total lightning observations from the Pseudo-GLM. J. Operational Meteor., 5 (1), 1-13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2017.0501 1/27/2017

Fearon, M. G., T. J. Brown, and G. M. Curcio, 2015: Establishing a national standard method for operational mixing height determination. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (15), 172–189.  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2015.0315  11/3/2015

Smith, B. L., and J. L. Blaes, 2015: Examination of a winter storm using a micro rain radar and AMDAR aircraft soundings. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (14), 156–171.  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2015.0314  10/22/2015

Gibbs, J. G., and D. A. Butts Jr., 2015: Warm-season thunderstorm development as a function of vertical distribution of relative humidity in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (13), 145–155.  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2015.0313  10/13/2015

Moore, B. J., T. M. Hamill, E. M. Sukovich, T. Workoff, and F. E. Barthold, 2015: The utility of the NOAA reforecast dataset for quantitative precipitation forecasting over the coastal western United States. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (12), 133–144.  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2015.0312  9/22/2015

Imhoff, K. A., and G. S. Young, 2015: ENSO influence on tropical cyclone regional landfall counts. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (11), 124–132.  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2015.0311  9/1/2015

Ellis, R. T., J. Blaes, and L. Anderson, 2015: Orographically induced cirrus clouds in the lee of the southern Appalachian MountainsJ. Operational Meteor., 3 (10), 104–123.  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2015.0310  8/20/2015

Muller, B. M., and C. G. Herbster, 2015: A swirl in the clouds near Santa Cruz Island. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (9), 99–103.  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15191/nwajom.2015.0309  6/30/2015

Miller, P. W., A. W. Ellis, and S. J. Keighton, 2015: The utility of total lightning trends in diagnosing single-cell thunderstorm severity: Examples from the central Appalachians region. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (8), 82–98.  
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Vitale, J. D., J. Lipe, and T. T. Lindley, 2015: Independence Day holiday weekend 2010 flood on the southern plains of West Texas. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (7), 70–81.  
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Brotzge, J. A., and C. M. Luttrell, 2015: Genesis of the Chickasha, Oklahoma, tornado on 24 May 2011 as observed by CASA radar and Oklahoma Mesonet. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (6), 59–69.  
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Forsythe, J. M., S. Q. Kidder, K. K. Fuell, A. LeRoy, G. J. Jedlovec, and A. S. Jones, 2015: A multisensor, blended, layered water vapor product for weather analysis and forecasting. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (5), 41–58.  
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Young, G. S., S. D. Goldberger, J. Verlinde, and C. J. Hanlon, 2015: Forecasting regional chance of occurrence through aggregation of MOS PoPs. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (4), 30–40.  
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Hall, B. L., and Coauthors, 2015: A community frost/freeze susceptibility operational guidance tool. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (3), 21–29.  
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Rudlosky, S. D., 2015: Evaluating ENTLN performance relative to TRMM/LIS. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (2), 11–20.  
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Call, D. A., K. E. Grove, and P. J. Kocin, 2015: A meteorological and social comparison of the New England blizzards of 1978 and 2013. J. Operational Meteor., 3 (1), 1–10.  
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Bettwy, A. E., 2014: Two case studies of tornadoes associated with cold-core 500-mb lows, and operational warning recommendations. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (21), 265–279.  
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Lammers, M. R., and J. D. Horel, 2014: Verification of National Weather Service spot forecasts using surface observations. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (20), 246–264.  
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Lincoln, W. S., 2014: Analysis of the 15 June 2013 isolated extreme rainfall event in Springfield, Missouri. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (19), 233–245.  
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Evans, M. S., and R. A. Murphy, 2014: A historical analog-based severe weather checklist for central New York and northeastern Pennsylvania. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (18), 214–232.  
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Kumjian, M. R., and A. D. Schenkman, 2014: The curious case of ice pellets over middle Tennessee on 1 March 2014. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (17), 209–213.  
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Molthan, A. L., J. R. Bell, T. A. Cole, and J. E. Burks, 2014: Satellite-based identification of tornado damage tracks from the 27 April 2011 severe weather outbreak. J. Operational Meteor., 2(16), 191–208.  
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Arnott, J. M., and J. Chamberlain, 2014: Lake-effect freezing drizzle: A case-study analysis. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (15), 180–190.  
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Bryant, B., M. Holiner, R. Kroot, K. Sherman-Morris, W. B. Smylie, L. Stryjewski, M. Thomas, and C. I. Williams, 2014: Usage of color scales on radar maps. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (14), 169–179.  
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Gitro, C. M., M. S. Evans, and R. H. Grumm, 2014: Two major heavy rain/flood events in the mid-Atlantic: June 2006 and September 2011. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (13), 152–168.  
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Banacos, P. C., A. N. Loconto, and G. A. DeVoir, 2014: Snow squalls: Forecasting and hazard mitigation. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (12), 130–151.  
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Bunkers, M. J., D. A. Barber, R. L. Thompson, R. Edwards, and J. Garner, 2014: Choosing a universal mean wind for supercell motion prediction. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (11), 115–129.  
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Saari, M. D. W., R. M. Lawton, C. J. Schultz, and L. D. Carey, 2014: Early characteristics of the polarimetric tornadic debris signature associated with the 20 May 2013 Newcastle–Moore, Oklahoma, tornado. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (10), 110–114.  
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Schultz, C. J., 2014: Reflectivity vortex hole in a tornadic supercell. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (9), 103–109.  
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Bauman, W. H., III., and W. P. Roeder, 2014: A tool to predict the probability of summer severe weather in east-central Florida. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (8), 89–102.  
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Stano, G. T., C. J. Schultz, L. D. Carey, D. R. MacGorman, and K. M. Calhoun, 2014: Total lightning observations and tools for the 20 May 2013 Moore, Oklahoma, tornadic supercell. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (7), 71–88.  
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Jaszka, K. D., D. A. Call, 2014: A GIS-based assessment of lake-effect snow warnings in Upstate New York. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (6), 59–70.  
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Blackmore, W. H., and R. D. Kardell, 2014: Application of radiosonde ascent rate variations to detect atmospheric turbulence affecting aircraft. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (5), 51–58.  
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Grumm, R., J. M. Arnott, and J. Halblaub, 2014: The epic eastern North American warm episode of March 2012. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (4), 36–50.  
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Myrick, D. T., and J. R. Michael, 2014: Dual-polarization radar analysis of northwestern Nevada flash flooding and haboob: 10 June 2013. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (3), 27–35.  
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Cohen, A. E., M. L. VanDenHeuvel, G. W. Carbin, and D. Bernhardt, 2014: The 5 June 2012 central Montana tornado event. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (2), 13–26.  
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Coleman, T. A., T. A. Murphy, K. R. Knupp, L. D. Carey, and M. E. Anderson, 2014: Extensive observations of the transition region of a winter storm. J. Operational Meteor., 2 (1), 1–12.  
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Lorentson, M., 2013: Scale normalization for IFR-frequency effects in aviation forecast performance statistics. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (22), 275–281.  
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Kumjian, M. R., 2013: Principles and applications of dual-polarization weather radar. Part III: Artifacts. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (21), 265–274.  
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Kumjian, M. R., 2013: Principles and applications of dual-polarization weather radar. Part II: Warm- and cold-season applications. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (20), 243–264.  
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Kumjian, M. R., 2013: Principles and applications of dual-polarization weather radar. Part I: Description of the polarimetric radar variables. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (19), 226–242.  
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Sauter, D. P., 2013: A wet-bulb globe temperature validation study using standard meteorological inputs and modeled solar irradiance. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (18), 215–225.  
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Nauslar, N. J., M. L. Kaplan, J. Wallmann, and T. J. Brown, 2013: A forecast procedure for dry thunderstorms. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (17), 200–214.  
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Stuart, N. A., R. H. Grumm, and M. J. Bodner, 2013: Analyzing predictability and communicating uncertainty: Lessons from the post-Groundhog Day 2009 storm and the March 2009 “megastorm.” J. Operational Meteor., 1 (16), 185–199.  
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Miller, D. A., S. Wu, and D. Kitzmiller, 2013: Spatial and temporal resolution considerations in evaluating and utilizing radar quantitative precipitation estimates. J. Operational Meteor., 1(15), 168–184.  
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Pereira, G., and M. Muscato, 2013: Multivariate analysis of lake-effect snowstorms in western New York. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (14), 157–167.  
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Molthan, A. L., J. E. Burks, K. M. McGrath, and F. J. LaFontaine, 2013: Multi-sensor examination of hail damage swaths for near real-time applications and assessment. J. Operational Meteor., 1(13), 144–156.  
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Vitale, J. D., and T. Ryan, 2013: Operational recognition of high precipitation efficiency and low-echo-centroid convection. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (12), 128–143.  
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Glahn, B., and J.-S. Im, 2013: Error estimation of objective analysis of surface observations. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (11), 114–127.  
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Sanders, K. J., C. M. Gravelle, J. P. Gagan, and C. E. Graves, 2013: Characteristics of major ice storms in the central United States. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (10), 100–113.  
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Vaucher, G. T, and J. Raby, 2013: Forecasting atmospheric stability transitions over a high-elevation desert in the southwestern United States. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (9), 93–99.  
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Szymber, R. J., T. C. Jameson, and D. I. Knapp, 2013: A parameter weighting scheme for an automated weather effects decision aid. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (8), 84–92.  
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Zavodsky, B. T., A. L. Molthan, and M. J. Folmer, 2013: Multispectral imagery for detecting stratospheric air intrusions associated with mid-latitude cyclones. J. Operational Meteor., 1(7), 71–83.  
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Laflin, J. M., 2013: Verification of RAP model soundings in preconvective environments. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (6), 66–70.  
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Hansen, C., M. L. Kaplan, S. A. Mensing, S. J. Underwood, J. M. Lewis, K. C. King, and J. E. Haugland, 2013: They just don’t make storms like this one anymore: Analyzing the anomalous record snowfall event of 1959. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (5), 52–65.  
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Wesley, D. A., G. Poulos, J. Snook, P. Kennedy, M. Meyers, and G. Byrd, 2013: Extreme snowfall variations and cold-air damming in the Front Range heavy snowstorm of 17–19 March 2003. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (4), 26–51.  
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Chaney, P. L., J. Herbert, and A. Curtis, 2013: A climatological perspective on the 2011 Alabama tornado outbreak. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (3), 19–25.  
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Pojorlie, K. L., S. Doering, and M. A. Fowle, 2013: The record-breaking Vivian, South Dakota, hailstorm of 23 July 2010. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (2), 3–18.  
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Bunkers, M. J., S. J. Weiss, M. C. Coniglio, A. J. Clark, M. A. Baxter, J. W. Zeitler, D. T. Lindsey, and S. W. Harned, 2013: Editorial: Introducing the Journal of Operational Meteorology. J. Operational Meteor., 1 (1), 1–2.
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