CIRCS

Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Convective Storms (CIRCS). @NSF / @NOAA multi-site IUCRC between @NIUlive and @UWMadison

[CIRCS @NSF_CIRCS]

A quick look at tornado warning day (any day with a tor warning) departures for 2026 (through Sep. 23rd) relative to the 2002-2025 annual climatology. Some areas of the midwest have experienced more than an additional week's worth of tornado warnings relative to "normal."

[CIRCS @NSF_CIRCS]

Our Center Director, @gensiniwx, recently published a perspectives article in ERL focusing on the impacts of climate change on the insurance industry. https://t.co/WPp2X2Ss2g Check it out!

[Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety @IBHS_org]

Go behind-the-scenes with our @IBHSHailStudy Record Hail Response Team, @gensiniwx and
@NIUlive scientists, as they confirmed the largest hailstone ever recorded in #Illinois this week.

Watch the full process and learn how this research helps improve our understanding of hail and supports stronger, more resilient communities. @NSF_CIRCS https://t.co/Ypi0I8ZCNT

[CIRCS @NSF_CIRCS]

It was a pleasure to welcome media partners into the lab to watch @IBHS_org scan what will become the new state of IL record for hail!

[Insurance Information Institute @iiiorg]

Severe convective storms are driving major insured losses. Insurers are backing new research to strengthen data, risk assessment, and resilience.

Read more: https://t.co/wCgH2Lhkdp

#ExtremeWeather #RiskManagement

[Insurance Information Institute @iiiorg]

Severe convective storms drove ~$46B in insured losses through Q3 2025. Roof damage accounts for up to 90% of residential cat losses according to @IBHS_org. States promoting FORTIFIED roofs are cutting damage and improving affordability.

Read more: https://t.co/xUH9v0I7XT

[CIRCS @NSF_CIRCS]

Our inaugural IAB meeting was a huge success! Thank you to all the industry members, PIs, and students who participated. We look forward to seeing the funded projects evolve.

[NIU @NIUlive]

NIU, in partnership with the @UWMadison, is launching a new public-private Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Convective Storms (@NSF_CIRCS), to be headed by NIU Atmospheric Science Professor @gensiniwx. https://t.co/CP8dtELO7b

[CIRCS @NSF_CIRCS]

Our new physical space in Davis Hall is almost complete! 💅

[CIRCS @NSF_CIRCS]

Ready for liftoff! 🚀

https://t.co/Nz9YVqJV73

[CIRCS @NSF_CIRCS]

#NSFfunded!

[CIRCS @NSF_CIRCS]

We are absolutely thrilled that over 70 people have registered for our upcoming planning meeting! If you operate in a space that is sensitive to convective storms, consider joining us in September! https://t.co/ZBqSakhpeJ