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Tag Archives: Tornadoes

Dimmitt, TX tornado during the original VORTEX project, 1995

FY23 WPO VORTEX – USA Awards

Funded ProjectsBy Kristina KiestSeptember 18, 2023

Four projects have been selected for the FY23 WPO VORTEX-USA Awards. The grant total for the four selected projects equals $2.5M with each project being funded for 3 years beginning in August 2023.

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NOAA Research grants support continued tornado research in the Southeast

OWAQ NewsBy Kristina KiestNovember 1, 2016

A study of tornadoes in the southeastern United States begins its second year this month as NOAA Research announces awards of $2.5 million in grants presented to partner institutions.

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VORTEX-Southeast field study to begin March 1st

OWAQ NewsBy Kristina KiestFebruary 25, 2016

The VORTEX-SE field study, set to run March 1 through April 30, will involve 40 physical and social science researchers from 20 research entities, many based in the southeast. They will deploy and operate approximately 13 vehicles, three mobile radars and one fixed radar.

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