Description
Extreme weather as a media topic is on the increase, and weather terms previously rarely mentioned are becoming more common. Some of these terms have been around for decades, while others have replaced more complicated, scientific terms and many have been picked up by media outlets. One thing is certain, no matter what the state of the weather is, there is a word for it.
Deirdre Kann has a BS in mathematics and a PhD in atmospheric sciences from Purdue University. She worked for various agencies within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for 30 years, including 23 years as the science & operations officer at the Albuquerque National Weather Service. Now retired, Kann enjoys public speaking and outreach activities focused on various topics in weather and climate.