Welcome to the 13th Annual Rocket City Weather Fest

A FREE Virtual Public Event - Saturday, February 26, 2022

10 AM - 5:00 PM CST

Hosted by the UAH Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association

 What is Rocket City Weather Fest?

A FREE event for all ages in northern Alabama and the surrounding Tennessee Valley region where you can learn about the weather, engage with professional meteorologists, and learn how you can prepare for weather hazards.

 What is the UAH AMS/NWA Student Chapter?

Welcome to the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Student Chapter of The American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association! We are a student-led organization whose purpose is to exemplify the missions of the AMS and NWA by bringing students together to advance the understanding, application, and outreach of meteorology for society. Located in North Alabama, home of the 4th largest research park in the world, our chapter is home to students practicing all aspects of atmospheric and earth science including the education of the local community, the research of a vast number of subjects, and the organization of community events. Each year, our chapter proudly hosts Huntsville’s Rocket City Weather Fest, a convention that invites well-known meteorologists to Huntsville in an effort to teach all members of the community severe weather safety tips and basic weather knowledge. Students from our chapter have the year-round opportunity to conduct research with other scientists and forecasters from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the local NOAA/NWS office, esteemed faculty, and their peers. While taking a break from conducting research, our chapter also enjoys planning picnics, professional workshops, and many other activities that allow for our members to grow as a family. For more information, be sure to reach us through our email, ams@uah.edu. Thank you! 

Who are our live speakers?

Professionals

Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1030 AM CST

Brent Roberts

Research Scientist and Weather and Climate Thematic Service Area Lead, NASA SERVIR

Huntsville, AL

Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1130 AM CST

Emily Dobbs

Software Project Manager, Baron Services

Huntsville, AL

Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1 PM CST

Chris Reed

Emergency Management Officer, Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency

Huntsville, AL

Saturday, Feb. 26 at 3 PM CST

NWS Huntsville

Meteorologist, National Weather Service Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

Students

Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1015 AM CST

Mariama Feaster

2nd Year Graduate Student, University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

Saturday, Feb. 26 at 145 PM CST

Todd McKinney

4th Year Undergraduate Student, University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

 Who supports the UAH AMS/NWA?