VU Meteorology

Official page for Valparaiso University Meteorology ❄️⛈️🌡️🌪️

Online Weather Center:

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

Definitely forgot to post but here is a 19Z sounding launched from Albion, NE. The date is incorrect but time and data are correct. Technical difficulties delayed launch time, but that is field work!

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@VORTEXJeff Runza's? 👀

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Our convective field study is planning an 18Z balloon launch in Albion, NE today. Stay tuned!

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

Day 5 | Liberal, KS → Abilene, TX

We spent the morning setting up to see some panhandle magic around Post, TX, before chasing our cell to our stop for the night. We saw some epic landspouts and a rotating wall cloud, while also getting to see turbulence above us in real time.

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

Day 4 | Tucumcari, NM → Liberal, KS

We observed convective initiation, cell interactions, and upscale growth into a squall line in SE Colorado into Kansas. Plus, we saw some landspouts!

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Day 3 | Wichita Falls, TX → Tucumcari, NM

We made our way into New Mexico, where we set up shop in the Carlsbad Area! We watched some cells develop over the Guadalupe Mountains and saw some good rain before heading to Roswell to Alien Chase for dinner.

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

Day 2 | Hiawatha, KS →
Wichita Falls, TX

We toured the National Weather Center and saw RaXPol on our way south for chasing Wednesday. Huge thank you to OU graduate student Robby Frost and VU alum Cameron Nixon for showing us around!

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

Day 1 | Valparaiso, IN → Hiawatha, KS

1st day of MET385 was eventful! Started early at 5am. Drove a total of 727 mi, saw lots of lightning, a few wall clouds, and witnessed upscale growth! After a long day of chasing, we had a team dinner and ran into fellow VU student, Joel!

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

Congratulations to our senior geography, meteorology, and environmental science award winners! We are so proud of you! 🎉🌎🧭⛈️

Geography: Korbin Opfer
Meteorology: Hannah Kostka
Environmental Science: Emma Depa

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

MET/GEO majors presented their UG research projects at SORCE! A big congrats to Eli Conklin and Evan Gustafson for receiving 1st prize for UG posters for their work titled "Evaluating Impact-Based Warning Guidelines for Tornado Emergency Issuance". You all make us so proud! 🤎💛

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

One week ago we hosted our annual MET Field Day! Over 350 elementary school students came to campus to participate in activities to learn about climate, weather, and geography. We loved teaching the next generation of scientists! Until next year! ⛈️🌡️🌪️🌎⛰️

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

It was wonderful to have one of our alums as the keynote at GLMC! Thank you for your wisdom and dedication to helping the next generation of meteorologists, @GarofaloWX 🤎💛

[Meredith Garofalo @GarofaloWX]

It was truly an honor to give the keynote at the @NWI_AMS Great Lakes Meteorology Conference, sharing with some of the current students and my former professors how to “Own the Atmosphere: Where Passion, Purpose, and Path Converge."

WATCH NOW: https://t.co/VNu8Idn3qv

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TOMORROW! 🗺️🧭📍

Join us at the 2pm panel on geospatial technology in the Christopher Center Library, room 205! If you can't attend in person, here is a zoom link: https://t.co/9Hv4PUR0OM

See you there!!

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

Join us on Friday, April 17th for the Moellering Academic Panel on Spatial Sciences (MAPS) to learn about geospatial technology, one of the most powerful forces in modern day life!

📍VU Christopher Center Library, parking in lot 20, https://t.co/V2Xet6Qb6i

See you there! 🧭🗺️🌐

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

#ThrowbackThursday to the CUSP-ARR Project! 27 meteorology majors launched 36 weather balloons in Jan. and Feb.🎈 We had so much fun launching in all weather conditions, including snow and -25°F wind chills, to support atmospheric river research and our local NWS offices! ❄️🌬️

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

It's Valpo Day! 🤎💛 We ask you to consider donating to the Bart Wolf Experiential Learning Fund, which supports our convective field study!

At the link, under "Choose a designation" select "Other" and a box will appear to type "Bart Wolf Fund". TY! ⛈️

https://t.co/svOQBYxz11

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

Join us on Friday, April 17th for the Moellering Academic Panel on Spatial Sciences (MAPS) to learn about geospatial technology, one of the most powerful forces in modern day life!

📍VU Christopher Center Library, parking in lot 20, https://t.co/V2Xet6Qb6i

See you there! 🧭🗺️🌐

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

Come learn more about Valpo meteorology at our virtual open house this Wednesday night! ⛈️🧑‍💻
https://t.co/MdDilCYw5u

[Valpo Alert @valpoalert]

VUPD EMERGENCY ALERT Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Seek Shelter. Follow the National Weather Service for more information. https://t.co/oEho4kcBWd

[VU Meteorology @ValpoWeather]

There is a chance for severe weather tonight and tomorrow night - stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings, Beacons!

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

[1:48p 3/30] Scattered t-storms will affect parts of the region tonight . A few may be strong to severe with wind damage & hail. Locally, locations near/N of I-80 are more favored, & particularly locations w/in yellow shading on map (severe weather threat level 2/5). #ILwx #INwx