CPSWS 2008 Keynote Speakers in the Auditorium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Jon Davies and Shawna Helt talk about their book, "Storm 
Chasers, On the Trail of Twisters".

 Mike Mogil of How the Weatherworks speaks about his new book, 
"Extreme Weather"
Mike Umschied, Lead Forecaster at the Dodge City NWS office 
talks about the Monster Greensburg, May 2007 Tornado Outbreak.
Brian Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the 
Omaha/Valley NWS office introduces Dr. Joe Schaefer of the Storm Prediction 
Center. 
Dr. Joe Schaefer talked about the Tornadoes of 2007 and the 
tornado outbreaks that have already occurred this year.
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Doug Ahlberg, Director, Lancaster County Emergency Management and 
Reynolds Davis, Lincoln Amateur Radio Club begin the Spotter Training Workshop 
Brian Smith presented the Beginning Spotter Training.
 

Chris Novy moderator of the WX-Chase severe weather discussion 
forum (more information at WX-CHASE@LISTSERV.UIUC.EDU)  presented the 
Advanced Spotter Training workshop.

Three of the keynote speakers pause for a photo outside the 
auditorium.

The auditorium was filled throughout the day for both the weather symposium and 
spotter training.