Assessing Advancing Methods of Heat Stress Monitoring for Schools
28
Jul
By Bret Walts

Assessing Advancing Methods of Heat Stress Monitoring for Schools

Late July heat is ushering in the 2025-26 school year and fall outdoor sports for high school and collegiate athletic events. Athletic directors and athletic trainers bear the responsibility of monitoring heat stress and making weather-related decisions to ensure athlete safety, making real-time data essential. Over the years, devices to…
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EPA pesticide policies for agriculture highlight importance of accurate weather data.
02
Jul
By Bret Walts

EPA pesticide policies for agriculture highlight importance of accurate weather data.

EPA’s New Pesticide Regulations Make Advanced Weather Monitoring Essential for Agricultural Spraying Practices By Bret Walts The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing new standards under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that will transform pesticide application practices in agriculture. These regulations, designed to protect endangered species and their habitats, emphasize…
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NOAA Weather Radio Updates are Becoming a Problem
02
Jun
By Hope Kleitsch

NOAA Weather Radio Updates are Becoming a Problem

Since their conception, NOAA weather radios have served as the universal source of emergency communications, especially regarding tornado warnings. With the evolution of the cell phone in the past two decades, the reliability of these archaic devices is starting to slip. In a similar fashion to the tornado siren, this…
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Tailored Weather Alerts for Every Need with Clarity
17
Mar
By Hope Kleitsch

Tailored Weather Alerts for Every Need with Clarity

With the frequency of severe weather events expected to stay active for the spring season, understanding how BAM Weather operates and what they provide is essential to keep you prepared.  While the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center continues to serve a critical role in issuing warnings/watches, BAM's products…
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Delayed Dense Fog Advisories Disrupts Some Indiana Schools
10
Dec
By Hope Kleitsch

Delayed Dense Fog Advisories Disrupts Some Indiana Schools

Early Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024, dense fog began to form across Indiana, catching many off guard. The heavy rain from the previous day, combined with light winds and saturated surface conditions, created the perfect conditions for fog to develop. Unfortunately, this thick fog arrived just in time for school…
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Lake Effect Snow Forecasting in Winter Operations
13
Nov
By Hope Kleitsch

Lake Effect Snow Forecasting in Winter Operations

The Great Lakes are one of the most recognizable geographic features across the United States. Holding 21% of the world’s freshwater, their importance in the winter becomes even more relevant as we get into the colder months, thanks to a phenomenon we call lake effect snow!  These slow moving snow…
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