Trekking through heavy rain. (Image credit: istock)
On September 23, NOAA’s National Weather Service will make a significant upgrade to the Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) to expand its capabilities and improve weather forecasting.
GEFS is used by meteorologists at the National Weather Service for medium-range weather forecasts and for providing guidance during high-impact weather events including hurricanes, blizzards, and extreme heat and cold.
The Director of the National Weather Service and experts from NOAA’s Environmental Modeling Center will be available to discuss this scientific upgrade and the boost it will provide to NWS weather forecasting capabilities.
WHAT:
- Media teleconference briefing followed by Q&A
WHEN:
- Wednesday, September 23, 11:00 a.m. ET
WHO:
- Louis W. Uccellini, Ph.D., Director, National Weather Service
- Ivanka Stajner, Ph.D., acting Director, NOAA’s Environmental Modeling Center
CALL-IN:
- This briefing is for credentialed reporters only.
In the U.S.: 888-469-1070
International: 1-630-395-0197
Passcode: 9367445
MEDIA CONTACT:
For one-on-one interview requests after the teleconference please contact Lauren Gaches to make arrangements at 202-740-8314.
