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Links to educational sites that explain general weather and how to make forecasts, and to tutorial sites that explain specific weather/climate phenomenon such as El Niños and tornadoes.  Included are online weather bulletins and forums participated by meteorologists where various weather and climate-related topics, including global warming, can be discussed among anyone interested. Includes site reviews.

 

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Educational Sites:

UCAR Meteorology Education & Training Operated by COMET - Contains training modules and quizzes
Professional Development Series Training Modules - Contains modules aimed towards meteorologists
Professional Development Series for NWS Forecasters - Materials for usage of climate products
American Meteorological Society Education Page -
Educational materials, fellowships, scholarships, etc
NSSL Weather Lessons - A basic Introduction to Map Analysis and Interpretation
The Weather Prediction - Comprehensive weather forecasting tutorial. Excellent educational resource

Weather Questions - Answers to most common weather questions by the general public
NWS JetStream Online Weather School - Designed for educators, emergency managers, and public
Rapid Weather -
A resource for web seminars, online courses, certificate courses, and education
Weathercation - Educational site aimed towards children interested in the weather
Weather on About.com - Daily weather questions answered in a blog format
How the Weather Works - Provides a wide range of educational services and products

Tutorial & FAQ Sites:

The Saffir Simpson Hurricane Scale - A categorical rating guide for hurricane strength and intensity
The National Hurricane Survival Initiative - Hurricane resource with a guide for hurricane preparation
HurricaneVille - Provides hurricane information; includes basics, facts, data, and a survival kit PDF
Tornado Facts at NOAA - Facts of costliest/deadliest tornadoes recorded; safety rules, Fujita scale

El Niño & La Niña (ENSO) FAQ - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the El Niño
ENSO Cycle Tutorial - Describes the El Niño cycle and how it reverses to a La Niña pattern
ENSO & Climate Fact Sheets - Understand how the climate system remotely affect weather patterns
More ENSO Educational Materials -
Links to educational materials about the ENSO cycle
M
JO Phase Tutorial - Tutorial for learning about the MJO 8-phase wave affecting global weather

GEMPAK Online Tutorial - Hands-on Training Tutorial for GEMPAK by Unidata at UCAR

All Purpose Bulletin Sites:

Hurricane Hollow Weather - Help you learn more about the weather and how it can affect you
United States Weather Watchers - Up to date weather info; teaches Severe Weather Awareness
WeatherMatrix - Worldwide organization of over 10,000 amateur and professional weather enthusiasts
Southeast U.S. Weather - Includes info and forums on meteorology in the southeastern United States

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Weather Forums:

StormVista Forum - Meteorologists and weather hobbyists discuss general weather
Eastern US Weather - Meteorologists and weather hobbyists discuss east US weather
US Weather Forums - Forum discussions about United States Weather
Weather Graphics Forum - Weather enthusiasts discuss the usage and distribution of weather maps
WeatherMatrix Forum - Forums for amateur and professional weather enthusiasts
World Weather Forum - Meteorologists and weather hobbyists discuss world weather and climate
United States Weather Watchers Forum - Meteorologists & hobbyists discuss current US weather
NWP Models Discussion Forum - Discuss the architecture, products, performance of weather models

Glossaries:

Climate Glossary
Glossary of Meteorology

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