Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

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Chris Brenchley: Meteorologist in Charge
Vacant: Director of Operations
Robert Ballard: Science & Operations Officer
John Bravender: Warning Coordination Meteorologist
Vacant: Hydrologist
Tracy Young: Information Technology Specialist
Vacant: Administrative Assistant

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Lead Forecasters/Hurricane Specialists

Maureen Ballard
Jon Jelsema
Derek Wroe

Forecasters

William Ahue
Vanessa Almanza
Patrick Blood
Robert Bohlin
Joseph Clark
Laura Farris
Matthew Foster
Alex Gibbs
Genki Kino
Taylor Pechacek
Patrick Pierce
Gavin Shigesato
Tina Stall
James Thomas
Dennis Trotter
Liam Tsamous
Thomas Vaughan
Sheana Walsh

Hydro-Meteorological Technicians (HMT)

Electronic Technicians

Information Technologist

John Villada

Student Interns

DCO Hilo

Samuelu Puletasi - Meteorologist Technician (Wea Svc Spec)
Casey Thoenen - Electronic Technician

DCO Lihue

Greg Hall - Observing Program Leader
Scot Ferguson - Meteorologist Technician (Wea Svc Spec)
Keith Komar - Meteorologist Technician (Wea Svc Spec)

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