Join us for the 2026 Rocket City Weather Fest on February 7th from 10 AM to 3 PM in Huntsville, Alabama! Hosted by the American Meteorological Society / National Weather Association Student Chapter at UAH, this exciting annual event brings together meteorology enthusiasts, students, professionals, and the local community for a day full of weather education and fun.
The event will feature a variety of interactive activities across multiple locations, with the Shelby Center at UAH serving as the primary venue. Engage with local meteorologists and participate in all-day activities!
All-Day Activities:
Kid’s Experiments and Activities, Tours of SWIRLL, Exhibitor Booths and Vehicles.
Key Events:
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Josh Wurman and Dr. Karen Kosiba of the UAH FARM (Flexible Array of Radars and Mesonets) Weather Research Facility!
- Other Speakers Include: Meteorologist Grace Anello from WAAY-31 and Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier from WHNT-19
- Weather Briefing: Delivered by AES students, providing the latest insights into current weather patterns.
- Weather and Society in Panel: Learn about the intersection of weather and society from experts in the field:
- Dr. Lee Ellenburg, Associate State Climatologist and Research Scientist at UAH’s Earth System Science Center
- Ronan Lucey, Research Scientist for NASA Disasters at UAH’s Earth System Science Center
- Ben Luna, Meteorologist for TN Valley Weather
- Dr. Karen Kosiba – Managing Director of the F.A.R.M. (Flexible Array of Radars and Mesonets) Facility
- Student Lightning Talks: Students give short talks about the research they’ve done!
- Live Experiments: Learn more about the world of weather with some experiments done by our students.
- Exhibitor Fair: Come interact with members of our local weather community including representatives from NWS, WAAY-31, WHNT-19, and more!
- Tours of the Severe Weather Institute – Radar & Lightning Laboratories (SWIRLL) Facility on UAH’s Campus: Happening all day – come stop by and see our facilities up close!
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your weather knowledge, connect with professionals in the field, and enjoy an action-packed day of weather fun!
Hosted by AMS/NWA Student Chapter
Sponsored by: UAH Atmospheric & Earth Science Department, etc.
