How Do They Forecast Severe Weather? A visit to the Storm Prediction Center

Ever wonder how storm chasers know where to go?
Here in Oklahoma, we take weather seriously. If a 7-day outlook says there is a chance of storms, you better start paying attention. We wondered how they were able to make these severe weather forecasts so far in advance, so we visited the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma to find out.
We learned about observational weather data, models, watches, warnings, and the four ingredients for severe weather - moisture, lift, instability, and shear.
These forecasts save lives and help keep people safe.
Storm Prediction Center links:
www.spc.noaa.gov/
/ nwsspc
Link to Mesonet video:
• The Oklahoma Mesonet -...
additional credits:
Ray Bohac, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Yellowstone National Park, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Jack Cantrell, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
National Weather Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons